Aesthetics of a Bullet with English and Russian subtitles
Is a 1973 Japanese crime drama directed by Sadao Nakajima.
A small-time hustler who sells rabbits to make ends meet finds himself constantly in trouble with loan sharks and local gangsters. Dreaming of a more powerful life, he sets his sights on becoming a yakuza hitman. As he descends into the violent world of organized crime, his pursuit of status and identity begins to unravel with deadly consequences.
This film marked Nakajima’s sole collaboration with the Art Theatre Guild (ATG), a company renowned for supporting avant-garde and experimental cinema in Japan.
The soundtrack features tracks from the pre-punk band Brain Police, including the song “Don’t Fuck Around With Me,” which underscores the film’s rebellious tone and aligns with its critique of societal norms.
