Kitano Takeshi: Marching to His Own Creative “Beat”

Takeshi sings along with fellow performers on the “Beat Takeshi Respect Live” concert on September 22, 2015, as part of the Eighth Shitamachi Comedy Film Festival, where he was given an honorary life achievement award. © Jiji.

At a September 9, 1997, press conference at Narita Airport following his return to Japan after winning a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. © Jiji.