Axis
Kurayukaba
85 mins
3 films
Japan
The Traveler with the Pasted Rag Picture
Shigeyoshi Tsukahara
Director Tsukahara’s anime adaptation of a short story by Edogawa Rampo, Japan’s venerated master of modern gothic literature, a tale of mystery, memory, and otherworldly obsession.
Jul 29
14:45
Jul 31
16:45
Japan
9 mins
School Girl
Shigeyoshi Tsukahara
A teenager’s angsty, wistful inner monologue accompanies a flow of often surreal imagery in this early short film from director Shigeyoshi Tsukahara.
Jul 29
14:45
Jul 31
16:45
Japan
14 mins
Kurayukaba
Shigeyoshi Tsukahara
Age-worn and adorned with vintage Japanese cultural iconography, a thrilling anime adventure that’s equal parts crazy cartoon caper, shadowy film noir, nostalgic escapade, and steampunk fantasy.
Jul 29
14:45
Jul 31
16:45
Japan
62 mins