Kiyoshi Kurosawa Interview

In the following introduction to his wildly unpredictable thriller CLOUD—his fortieth theatrical feature, by his own estimation—director Kiyoshi Kurosawa discusses the way his approach starts from a realistic foundation and takes a “half-step beyond reality.” Learn why the director prefers long takes and a sparing approach to music, as well as why STRAW DOGS proved a key inspiration for the film’s approach to action and violence.