The Sion Sono

Meet the complex, multifaceted Sion Sono, a creative force to be reckoned with, as son Arata Oshima sheds light on his father's life and work in this fascinating documentary. The film interweaves past and present, tracing Sono's journey from boyhood to becoming a poet, painter, scriptwriter, and filmmaker, all while capturing the making of his latest movie, The Whispering Star. With intimate access to the artist at work, Oshima offers a rich portrait of a true original, one whose lineage and legacy are both deeply personal and profoundly cinematic.