Emperor Tomato Ketchup
1971
Terayama
Children overthrow adults. Terayama was Japan's most radical theater director. Almost every frame would be illegal to produce today.
Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets
Feature debut. Young man's rebellion. Mixes documentary, animation, direct-to-camera provocation. Complete works unavailable outside Japan.
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
1974
Terayama visits his own childhood. Adult director enters childhood scenes. Most accessible Terayama. Genuine masterpiece.
