Harakiri - Seppuku

A razor-sharp exploration of death as the ultimate form of agency. Just don’t expect to smile on the way out.

For those patient with slow cinema and heavy symbolism, Harakiri Seppuku is a masterpiece. For everyone else: bring a strong stomach and an open heart. Not a single frame is wasted. harakiri seppuku

A visceral, haunting meditation on honor, ritual, and the weight of tradition, Harakiri Seppuku cuts straight to the bone. The title itself—redundant, as both words refer to the same act—feels deliberate, emphasizing the ritual’s inescapable gravity. The direction is unflinching: long, silent takes linger on the preparation of the blade, the folding of the kimono, the trembling stillness before the final stroke. The sound design—every creak of tatami, every sharp exhale—becomes a character in itself. A razor-sharp exploration of death as the ultimate