The Seppuku Pistols
切腹ピストルズ
2022 Audience Award Winner
Directed by UMEZAKI Yo
Runtime 111 minutes
Documentary
North American Premiere
In-Theater Screening
Sun, May 29
@ 7:00pm CDT
at Gene Siskal Film Center, Chicago, IL
Winner’s Remarks: Dir. Umezaki
Synopsis
Appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments, the Seppuku Pistols are a taiko music group that carries on the traditions of Japan's Edo era. In this road movie documentary, the guerrilla-style group performs throughout Japan and makes it all the way to New York City.
Winner’s Remarks: The Seppuku Pistols
Film Credits
Producer UMEZAKI Yo
Year 2019
