Hello and welcome to Jinni’s World Cup, the ultimate film tournament that will crown the greatest cinematic nation in the world. We are edging closer to the end of this tournament, much as the soccer tournament in Brazil. The only difference – reading this doesn’t take 120 goalless minutes. the semi-finals are over. In the first semis match Korea beat Italy, while in the second, Belgium’s Dardenne brothers tried to prevent an All-Asian final from Japan’s Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Their efforts were not in vain, as the small and surprising Belgians advance to the Final. But today, we focus on the losers, as we present the third place match between Italy and Japan. Let’s meet our films:
Italy: La nostra vital (2010)
There’s no better way to console yourself after a loss than a good cry, so the Italians send to the pitch an emotional drama about a young man whose life is turned upside down when his wife dies giving birth to their third child, leaving him as a caretaker for three small children. It’s a personal drama, but also a look at the Italian society, immigrants, family and morality. Beautifully acted, and powerful without being sappy.
Japan: Outrage (2010)
Japan’s way of handling defeat? Violence… Takeshi Kitano directs this gangster film about a mob henchman getting stuck with a job no one else wants to do. Kitano usually abides by the motto of the late great Eli Wallach – ‘’”When you have to shoot – shoot, don’t talk”. So if you’re looking for no-nonsense rough action thrillers, Kitano is your guy..
That’s today’s match. Will the Yakuza beat up the grieving widower? Or will their heart melt at his sob story? Check back tomorrow for the result, and for the ultimate Final between South Korea and surprising Belgium. Which nation will be 2014’s Champion of Film? We shall soon find out…
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