Takashi Miike is a legendary Japanese filmmaker who has attained cult status through years of promising work. He has been involved with over a hundred films in his long and prosperous career. The best part is the diversity of his oeuvre – he has done a bit of everything, from morbidly violent movies to family-friendly ones. The prolific auteur might have helmed some cruel and harsh pictures, but it would be wrong to say that his works are depressing. In fact, there are times we have been tempted to call him a feel-good filmmaker! His use of hard-hitting black comedy, his manipulation of lighthearted nihilism, and his uninhibited portrayals of brutality made him stand out from other directors.
His works have also courted controversies time and again for the shocking scenes of gruesome violence and sexual perversion. Works like Audition and Ichi the Killer are not for the faint-hearted, and during the international premiere of the latter, the audience was handed barf bags to handle some of the unthinkable gore! However, there is no debate regarding his legacy, and he has satisfied both the mainstream audience and the art-house fans with his work. In this video, we have assembled twelve of his masterpieces that are sure to give you an unforgettable cinematic experience!
