Kitano Takeshi comes across as a remarkably intelligent individual, quite distinct from the characters he portrays in his movies. In his book, he delves into various topics such as death education, social relationships within the entertainment industry of Japan, and the art of filmmaking.
What sets his writing apart is his ability to convey profound thoughts using simple and humorous language, which adds to its allure. For instance, he mentions his uncertainty about whether the media has truly taken notice of his relationship with director Kurosawa Akira, but he will never forget the heartfelt words written to him by director Kurosawa Akira: "The future of Japanese cinema relies on you." These words moved me to tears. Whenever Kitano reminisces about his parents, he will always remember director Kurosawa Akira. Their relationship is truly remarkable.
One notable limitation in his thinking is his view on women, particularly his explicit attitude towards casual sexual encounters. It is evident that he does not express any remorse regarding the potential harm this may cause to his wife.
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The book is interesting, i love the author and his movies! Can't agree with all his opinions, but it opens some new windows and i love what he calls "a scalding life". But sorry to say that this version of translation from Japanese to Chinese is horrible!!!
An interesting reading experience: reading is a process of game theory between the author and the reader. You don’t need to agree everything the author says or writes. A lot of ideas in this book does not agree with me, and luckily, they do not disgust me either :)