@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
2011Documentary
The Way of the Ink
Horitoshi Sensei is one of the last accomplished masters of irezumi, the art of traditional Japanese tattoo. Pascal is a young French journalist specialized in tattoo who discovered Horitoshi’s designs in a magazine and felt in love with them. Although he does not have much money, Pascal decided to go to Tokyo to have all his back tattooed by Horitoshi. When the film starts, he is at his fourth trip, but his tattoo is far from being finished. Pascal is our guide in this travel to discover irezumi.
Quick Stats
7.0
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Key Crew
DirectorPascal Bagot
WriterPamela Valente
CinematographyPierre Stetin
ComposerÉric Breia
EditorErasmo Difonzo
Produced by
Lardux Films
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Pamela Valente
Self
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Pascal Bagot
Self
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Horitoshi
Self (Tattoo Master)
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Gilbert Cordier
Narrator (Voice)
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Kenji Hinohara
Self
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Katsunori Ishikawa
Self
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Keiichi Kuwai
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Lu Nagata
Self
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Shiroko
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Shōko Tendō
Self
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Uki Yoko
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