Arrow Films (Firm)
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
日本語
Description
As World Caramel's marketing department faces intense competition, ambitious adman Nishi, along with his boss Goda, sees an opportunity in the naive Kyoko. However, as the rival companies engage in an outrageous advertising war, Kyoko's sudden fame begins to affect her. This snappy and satirical film explores the cutthroat world of advertising while delving into themes of ambition, relationships, and the consequences of fame.
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An action-packed, nautical adventure filled with monster mayhem. Captain Seafield, played by director Ryland Brickson Cole Tews himself, assembles a quirky crew to hunt down a terrifying sea monster. As Seafield's obsession grows, can his team keep the mission afloat? Shot in retro black and white on a shoestring budget, this inventive and irreverent film pays homage to classic monster movies.
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
日本語
Description
A mysterious phone curse spreads, leading to horrifying deaths. Yumi and Detective Hiroshi must unravel the mystery before Yumi becomes the next victim. This modern twist on Japanese folklore is filled with terror and suspense, reminiscent of the Ring and Grudge movies.
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
日本語
Description
An extended farming family faces the cultural tradition of abandoning their aged mother on a mountain as she reaches her seventieth year. Imamura's documentary-style filmmaking delves into the complex dynamics of Japanese society and its timeless traditions.
5) Black Rain
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
日本語
Description
Portrays the lives of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima, five years after the devastating blast. BLACK RAIN follows their struggle to find a husband for their niece amidst the harsh realities of post-war Japan. Imamura's documentary-style approach delves into the marginalized sectors of society, revealing the dichotomy between traditional values and the modern facade of Japan.
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1973.
Language
Français
Description
Explores taboo subjects through four stories set in different periods of history. Delving into themes of virginity, female masturbation, bloodlust, and incest, the film suggests that these issues recur throughout human history. With a reputation as an arty pornographer, IMMORAL TALES pushes the boundaries of sexual explicitness.
7) The Swindle
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
Français
Description
Betty and Victor are a pair of scam artists. One day Betty brings in Maurice, a treasurer of a multinational company. Maurice is due to transfer 5 millions francs out of Switzerland, and Betty is convinced he plans to steal that money.
8) Django
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Italiano
Description
Franco Nero delivers a career-defining performance as the enigmatic loner, Django. Dragging a coffin behind him, Django arrives in a lawless border town and gets caught in a violent conflict between a racist gang and Mexican revolutionaries. Director Sergio Corbucci pushes the boundaries of sadism and sensationalism, showcasing machine-gun massacres, mud-fighting prostitutes, and brutal mutilations.
9) Red Angel
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
日本語
Description
Nurse Sakura Nishi tends to war-wounded soldiers in a losing battle during Japan's war with China, while developing a complex relationship with a morphine-addicted surgeon. This harrowing portrayal of women and war is hailed as Masumura's finest work.
10) Lilya 4-ever
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Swedish
Description
Lilja lives in poverty and dreams of a better life. Her mother moves to the United States and abandons her to her aunt, who neglects her. Lilja hangs out with her friends, Natasha and Volodya, who is suicidal. Desperate for money, she starts working as a prostitute, and later meets Andrei. He offers her a good job in Sweden, but when Lilja arrives her life quickly enters a downward spiral.
11) The Woman
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A feral cannibal is captured and subjected to "civilization" by a seemingly perfect family, only to unleash her fury upon them. A shocking and brutal exploration of primal instincts and human savagery. Based on the novel by Jack Ketchum.
12) Betty
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
Français
Description
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Maigret author Georges Simenon, BETTY is a scathing attack on the upper-middle classes, featuring an extraordinary performance by Marie Trintignant as a woman spiraling into alcoholism, but fighting to redefine herself.
13) Madame Bovary
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
Français
Description
In nineteenth-century France, the romantic daughter of a country squire marries a dull country doctor. To escape boredom, she throws herself into love affairs with a suave local landowner and a law student, and runs up ruinous debts.
14) Manon
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Français
Description
A tragic romance unfolds amidst the backdrop of World War II. Manon, accused of collaborating with the Nazis, is saved from execution by a former Resistance fighter. Their tumultuous relationship in Paris leads them down a dark path of survival, involving profiteering, prostitution, and murder. Seeking elusive happiness, they embark on a perilous journey to Palestine.
15) The Crazies
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
1973.
Language
English
Description
A small rural town finds itself in the grip of an infection which send its hosts into a violent, homicidal frenzy.
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
Korean
Description
A gunfire incident in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea leads to two North Korean soldiers' deaths and a wounded South Korean soldier's escape. A neutral team, led by Swiss Army Major Sophie Jean, investigates the incident to uncover the truth. This gripping tale of deceit and the senselessness of war showcases Park's iconic style and highlights the potential for humanity and common purpose even in unlikely circumstances.