Eros + Massacre

A mesmerizing exploration of love, revolution, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction, "Eros + Massacre" (1969) weaves two interconnected narratives around the life of Sakae Osugi, a Japanese anarchist whose fiery passion for free love was matched only by his fierce opposition to societal norms. As the film hurtles through its three-hour runtime, it masterfully interweaves the past and present, blurring the distinction between history and imagination. With a style that defies conventions, director Yoshishige Yoshida creates a thought-provoking meditation on the power of ideas to shape our understanding of the world, and the enduring legacy of a life lived on its own terms.