Zegen (1987)

Shōhei Imamura · 124 min · Letterboxd ↗

At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.

Zegen screens once in London: ICA, Tuesday 1 December at 18:30.