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Asia Strikes Back
Asia Strikes Back
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ASIA STRIKES BACK

Aija no gyakushu

Directed by Gakuryû Ishii
Japan, 1983
Short

Synopsis

Director Ishii founded the punk rock group “Sogo Ishii and the Bacilius Army” and published the album “Asia Strikes Back” in 1993. This short was to be screened during the concerts of the group. It is based on a violent rebellion against the so-called “Japanese Model” for Asia.

Synopsis

Director Ishii founded the punk rock group “Sogo Ishii and the Bacilius Army” and published the album “Asia Strikes Back” in 1993. This short was to be screened during the concerts of the group. It is based on a violent rebellion against the so-called “Japanese Model” for Asia.