Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director (MOViE MOViE: Life is Art 2025)

A documentary that delves into the life and cinematic career of Ishiro Honda, one of Japan’s most prolific directors, the film analyzes his body of work through interviews with those who had the privilege of collaborating with him, as well as experts on Honda’s films from both Japan and the Western world. The film spotlights Honda’s filmography from both a historical and personal perspective, exploring his contributions to the Japanese film industry and his firsthand experiences of war. It also delves into his profound feelings regarding the atomic bomb, a subject that became an obsession for him and was frequently reflected in his films, as well as his friendship and professional relationship with the iconic Akira Kurosawa.