11 Rebels (Japanese: 十一人の賊軍) is a 2024 Japanese samurai, period action film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, starring Takayuki Yamada and Taiga Nakano.[1][2] The film had its world premiere at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival as opening film with screening on October 28, 2024.[3]
| 11 Rebels | |
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 Promotional film poster | |
| Japanese name | |
| Kanji | 十一人の賊軍 |
| Directed by | Kazuya Shiraishi |
| Screenplay by | Ikegami Junya |
| Story by | Kasahara Kazuo |
| Produced by | Daisuke Takahashi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Naoya Ikeda |
| Edited by | Hitami Kato |
| Music by | Matsumura Kenta |
Production company | Toei |
| Distributed by | Toei |
Release dates |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Synopsis
editThe Shibata clan's historic betrayal in Niigata occurred during the intense Boshin War, Japan's most ferocious conflict. The story follows an 11-member suicide squad on a desperate mission to defend a fortress. As the Shibata clan, the old shogunate, and the new government clash, their heroic struggle unfolds. This timeless film captivates with its relentless rebels.
Cast
edit- Takayuki Yamada as Masa
- Taiga Nakano as Washio Heishirō
- Onoe Ukon II as Akatan
- Riho Sayashi as Natsu
- Takara Sakumoto as Noro
- Seiji Chihara as Indō
- Amane Okayama as Oroshiya
- Yūya Matsuura as Sanzu
- Hayate Ichinose as Nimaime
- Ryōta Oyanagi as Tsujigiri
- Chikara Motoyama as old man
- Shūhei Nomura as Irie Kazuma
- Takuma Oto'o as Sengoku Zen'emon
- Shunsuke Tanaka
- Satoru Matsuo
- Fuga Shibazaki
- Goro Sato
- Hisashi Yoshizawa
- Taro Suruga
- Yōhei Matsukado
- Kōdai Asaka
- Kazuma Sano
- Hirokio Andō
- Gaku Sano
- Nadal
- Mai Kiryu
- Eri Nagai
- Naomi Nishida
- Hiroshi Tamaki as Yamagata Kyōsuke
- Sadao Abe as Mizoguchi Takumi
Production
editThe original script was written by Kazuo Kasahara in 1964. However, Shigeru Okada, the head of Toei Kyoto Studio, was dissatisfied with the ending, so the project was shelved. Sixty years later, the script was finally brought to life on screen, directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.[4]
Release
editThe film was invited at 37th Tokyo International Film Festival as opening film where it had its world premiere on October 28, 2024. It had already secured theatrical distribution in North America.[5]
The film will be released in the Japanese theatres on 1 November 2024.[6]
Reception
editWendy Ide reviewing for Screen Daily giving positive review called it, "A small army of highly marketable heart-throb actors toplined by Yamada Takayuki and Nakano Taiga." Closing review Ide wrote, The film focuses on its intense and violent action scenes, rather than subtlety. Ide added, It excels in its production quality, showcasing impressive design work and beautifully rendered 19th-century Japanese architecture amid the extensive bloodshed.[7]
References
edit- ^ Shackleton, Liz (September 11, 2024). "Tokyo Film Festival To Open With Kazuya Shiraishi's '11 Rebels'; Close With 'Marcello Mio'". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "37th TIFF to Open with "11 Rebels" and Close with "Marcello Mio"". Tokyo International Film Festival. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Patrick Frater (September 11, 2024). "'11 Rebels' Period Thriller Set to Open Tokyo Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "「仁義なき戦い」脚本家・笠原和夫の幻のプロットを映画化！「十一人の賊軍」で山田孝之×仲野太賀×白石和彌監督がタッグ". eiga.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Peter Brzeski (September 11, 2024). "Samurai Thriller '11 Rebels' to Open Tokyo International Film Festival". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Patrick Brzeski, Gavin Blair (October 28, 2024). "Tokyo Film Fest Makes Rollicking Start With Premiere of Bloody Samurai Flick '11 Rebels'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Ide, Wendy (October 28, 2024). "11 Rebels': Tokyo Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
