Bara no sôretsu

Film program, JP 1969, 105 min., jap. OV + engl. UT

By: Toshio Matsumoto

With: Koichi Nakamura, Osamu Ogasawara, Peter, Yoshimi Jo, Yoshio Tsuchiya

“FUNERAL PARADE OF ROSES” offers a kaleidoscopic view of Tokyo’s vibrant gay countercultural scene in the late-1960s. Inspired by the legend of Oedipus Rex, it is formally reminiscent of Godard’s early work with its use of experimental montage, nonlinear storytelling and unusual perspectives. A remarkable avant-garde and subcultural film and a piece of contemporary history, totally worth watching.