Dive Into Tai Kato's Legacy: 'Two Faces of Tai Katé' on Blu-ray March 25

Film Movement brings Tai Kato's masterful films, By A Man's Face Shall You Know Him and I, the Executioner, to Blu-ray on March 25. This double-feature aptly embodies Kato's diverse storytelling prowess and cinematic brilliance.

In By A Man's Face Shall You Know Him, Noboru Ando stars as Dr. Amamiya, a WWII veteran whose peaceful clinic becomes embroiled in a web of past criminal ties. In a community torn apart by cultural strife, Dr. Amamiya is forced to grapple with violent outcomes spurred by local prejudices and a hostile takeover attempt by a Korean gang. Through encompassing action and poignant drama, director Tai Kato reveals an immersive reflection on post-war challenges plaguing a society at crossroads.

Meanwhile, I, the Executioner, stands as one of Kato's most impactful stories. This intense narrative dives into the psyche of an enigmatic murderer targeting women. Through artful storytelling, it interrogates the ambiguous line between victim and perpetrator. Kato's pioneering techniques—featuring high-contrast imagery and innovative composition—enhance the film's grasp of unsettling noir atmospherics, reinforcing its examination of sin in an urban, modern world.

The Blu-ray release encapsulates these dynamic themes with complementary special features that further dissect Kato’s iconoclastic spirit.

Release Contents:

• NEW Old Wounds, New Faces: Patrick Macias video essay
• NEW Kenta Fukasaku on By A Man's Face Shall You Know Him: Insightful discussion
• NEW A Tribute to Sanae Nakahara: Celebratory feature
• NEW Brutal Shadows: Another essay by Patrick Macias
• NEW Kenta Fukasaku on I, The Executioner: Further exploration
• Trailers
• Booklet: Essay by cinema specialist Hayley Scanlon, highlighting contributions to Japanese and East Asian cinema

Subtitles are available in English for the Japanese language films, enriching accessibility for a broader audience.