TAKESHI KITANO - NOTES

Not only is ZATOICHI my first period piece, but it's also the first time since my directorial debut VIOLENT COP that I have made a film from an existing idea conceived by someone else. I thought ZATOICHI was going to be a tough film to make because making a period piece is commonly considered to be much more painstaking. It actually turned out to be quite a fun film to make. I found the whole process of making a period piece much more fictitious because I had to fabricate everything. This allowed me to do preposterous things and explore new areas I hadn't before. I can certainly say that making the film has been one of the most artistically and creatively satisfying experiences of my career. Takeshi Kitano

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