''Ravens'' is a 2024 Japanese-language biographical drama film written and directed by Mark Gill. The film explores the life and work of the acclaimed Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase, whose art was heavily influenced by themes of isolation and personal tragedy.

Plot

Set in the later years of Masahisa Fukase's life, the film delves into his tumultuous relationships and creative struggles. It highlights the making of his seminal photographic work, ''Karasu'' ("Ravens"), which remains one of the most influential photobooks in history. The narrative weaves between his personal life, his failing marriage to Yoko, and his reflections on loneliness and artistic obsession.

Cast

Tadanobu Asano better known by his stage name is a Japanese actor, director, and musician, who has had an extensive career working in both Japanese and international cinema. He has been nominated for five Japan Academy Film Prizes, twice for Best Actor and ...

as Masahisa Fukase * Sôsuke Ikematsu as Morio Shoda * Kumi Takiuchi as Yoko Fukase * Kanji Furutachi as Sukezõ Fukase * Gô Jibiki as Toshiteru Fukase

Production

The film was directed and written by Mark Gill, with a score composed by Paul Lay and Théophile Moussouni. Cinematography was handled by Fernando Ruiz, and editing was done by Chika Konishi and Frank Moderna.

Release

The film was screened at

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2024 and won the Audience Award at the

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, and the Committee Award at the Balinale 2025. "Ravens" was also selected for the 2024 edition of the Red Sea Film Festival. It also made it to the main competition slate of the 28th Málaga Film Festival.

Reception

The film received positive reviews by Varietythe Japan Times and Indie Cinema Magazine.

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