Interviews
Takeshi Kitano, a rare interview: “There are diverse patterns of queerness in Japanese society”
Known for his idiosyncratic tales of yakuza and swordsmen, the great Takeshi Kitano has now made a period epic exploring queer desire among samurai in 1500s Japan. Following Kubi’s UK premiere, we spoke to him about the relationship between power and sexuality.
By Blake Simons
Takeshi Kitano, a rare interview: “There are diverse patterns of queerness in Japanese society”