The document discusses director Takashi Miike and whether he retains his status as an auteur even as his films have gained popularity outside of Japan. It examines Miike's films, particularly Ichi the Killer, in terms of their themes of family, outsiders, and order. It also analyzes Miike's depictions of violence, how they compare to conventions in Eastern cinema, and how audiences respond. While Miike has received some international acclaim, awards, and festival screenings, he claims his approach to filmmaking has not changed with his growing fame.
19. Film stills depicting violence towards men Kakihara (r), torturing Suzuka to find out who killed his boss “ Just a little torture” Ichi slicing in half a pimp
