Part two of "Jam Films (2002)" is composed
of shorts with visual and audio collaboration to showcase their unique
talents. This sequel has four works, while the first omnibus had seven.
Although the newcomers are relatively unknown in the film industry, they
have credits in many music videos.
Story
Kijo no Kuron
(An Armchair Theory) :
Junji Kojima creates "Kijo no Kuron (An Armchair Theory)" which
deals with know-how of romance and its practice with the Ramens. This
is a parody of instructional videos on how to find love.
Clean Room :
Eiki
Takahashi's "Clean Room" starring Kumiko
Aso describes a sensitive woman who traps herself in the plastic
bubble in fear of the outside world. She gradually lured out of
her comfort zone. This piece is visually stunning and meditative.
Hoops Men Soul :
Hidenori Inoue directed "Hoops Men Soul"
starring Takamasa Suga.
A teenage girl is kidnapped by cruel moneylenders and held for 10
million yen ransom. Her boyfriend and his gang come to the rescue.
This is a fusion of comedy, street culture, and action.
Fastener :
Popular band Mr.
Children's "Fastener" inspires Kohki Tange's 30-minute
work. A moving meditation on memory and spiritual rebirth. "Fastener"
deals with the impact of a child's realization that adults spend
most of their lives hiding behind disguises. Tange explores this
concept in surrealist imagery, as an elderly man revisits childhood
memories from his deathbed.
Contains 4 short films: "Kijo no Kuron" directed by Junji Kojima, "Clean Room" by Eiki Takahashi, "Hoops Men Soul" directed by Hidenori Inoue," and "Fastener" directed by Kouki Tange. . . .
The anthology contains seven short films directed by seven Japanese directors, George Iida, Shunji Iwai, Ryuhei Kitamura, Tetsuo Shinohara, Rokuro Mochizuki, Yukihiko Tsutsumi, and Isao Yukisada. Incl . . .
Composed by Hiroto Otsubo, the director Eiki Takahashi's long-time companion. Takahashi directed music clips of The Yellow Monky, Mr.Children, Toshinobu Kubota, Yuzu etc. "Clean Room" is a piece of an . . .
Soundtrack album to the film slated for release in early 2003. Includes 6 tracks by Masayoshi Yamazaki. Other artists include Qurilli and Monday Michiru. . . .