What makes a filmmaker truly revolutionary? How can a single artist’s vision ripple across global cinema, influencing directors from Hollywood to Europe and beyond? In this special Watch & Talk, we dive into the brilliant, reality-bending films of legendary Japanese director Satoshi Kon. Hosted by Leon—psychologist, animé connoisseur, and lifelong Kon fan—we’ll explore how Kon redefined storytelling, blurred the line between dream and reality, and inspired filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky and Christopher Nolan.

We’ll screen and dissect scenes from a range of Kon’s groundbreaking works—Perfect Blue, Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers, and more—discussing his radical use of montage, fractured narratives, and genre-twisting themes. Whether you're new to Satoshi Kon or already admire his genius, this is your chance to explore how one animé director didn’t just break the rules—he rewrote them. Expect a smart, artistic, and wide-ranging conversation about identity, media, and the future of visual storytelling.

Let’s sit back with good friends in comfy chairs as we sip on stiff cocktails, eat tasty popcorn, and watch scenes from the mind-blowing films of Satoshi Kon—an artist who changed the way we look at animé and movies. And, of course, let’s have a deep, fun, and intelligent discussion about our mutual cinematic journey!

什么才是一个真正具有革命性的电影导演？一位艺术家的独特视野如何影响全球电影产业，激发好莱坞、欧洲乃至更广泛地区的导演？在这场特别的“观看与讨论”活动中，我们将深入探讨日本传奇导演今敏那些颠覆现实的精彩电影。由心理学家、动漫专家及今敏的忠实粉丝Leon主持，我们将一起探索今敏如何重新定义叙事方式，模糊梦与现实的界限，并激发像达伦·阿伦诺夫斯基、克里斯托弗·诺兰等导演的灵感。

我们将放映并解析今敏的一些开创性作品——《蓝色恐惧》《红辣椒》《东京教父》等，讨论他在蒙太奇、碎片化叙事和跨界题材上的大胆创新。无论你是今敏的初学者，还是已经欣赏他的才华，这都是一次探索这位动漫导演如何打破规则、重写电影语言的机会。期待一场关于身份、媒介和视觉叙事未来的深刻、艺术性十足且富有广度的讨论。

让我们在舒适的座椅上，和好友一起品味鸡尾酒，享受美味的爆米花，欣赏今敏那些震撼心灵的电影场景——这位改变了我们看待动漫和电影方式的艺术家。更重要的是，让我们一同进行一场深刻、愉快且充满智慧的关于我们共同电影之旅的讨论！

感受一下我们往期活动的氛围