Sonatine ( ソナチネ, Sonachine) is a 1993 Japanese film directed, written and edited by Takeshi Kitano, who also stars in the film. It won numerous awards and became one of Kitano's most successful and praised films, garnering him a sizable international fan base.
Zatoichi (座頭市, Zatōichi) is a 2003 Japanese samurai drama/action film, directed, written, co-edited by and starring Takeshi Kitano ("Beat" Takeshi) in his 11th directorial venture. Kitano plays the role of the blind swordsman.
Dolls (ドールズ, Dōruzu) is a 2002 Japanese film written, edited and directed by Japanese director Takeshi Kitano. A highly stylized art film. The film has been praised for its cinematography (Katsumi Yanagishima) and features costumes by Yohji Yamamoto.
