Download or read book Branded to Thrill written by Simon Field and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work celebrates Seijun and his films. It traces his career and examines Seijun's place in both Japanese cinematic tradition and amongst international film-makers, from Jean-Luc Godard to Russ Meyer. It also examines the movies' links to American westerns and Kabuki theatre. The book includes a biography and filmography, as well as snippets of the director's own views on his films and critical reviews.