Giants and Toys

This film (drama)Also known as巨人と玩具，is aJapanProducerwomen sex，At1958Released in year 。The dialogue language isJapanese，Current Douban rating7.4(For reference only)。

Plot Introduction: Several classmates who graduated at the same time entered the PR departments of major companies, becoming competitors. On the surface, they maintain courteous exchanges, but the purity of their former friendship has vanished. In the name of business warfare, ruthless battles unfold between lovers and between son-in-law and father-in-law. With a penetration of desire, it truly reflects human animality. The film's dazzling depiction of sex and the portrayal of new women mark a groundbreaking advancement in cinema. When talking about great Japanese directors, one might not recall the name Yasuzo Masumura. However, as one of the representative figures of the Japanese New Wave era, he is undoubtedly a director not to be overlooked by film fans. While his films often wear the cloak of eroticism, few directors today can express humanity and a distinct worldview through such themes. Perhaps those of us who favor erotic films can only reminisce about that unique charm through DVDs. Yasuzo Masumura, having studied in Italy for many years, absorbed the influences of European cinematic romanticism. Therefore, most of his works are characterized by vivid colors and exceptionally bold depictions of sex. Japanese scholar Takao Ogasawara pointed out in his article "The Genealogy of Victims in Japanese Cinema" that the sadomasochistic composition in Japanese films is a very Japanese emotional construct. The origin of such emotional constructs arises from the ambiguous distinction between "sex" and "death" in Japanese culture. The characters in the film exhibit self-destructive behaviors in their feelings of love, leading to an alluring beauty that reflects deeper emotional significance. This is a recurring theme that director Yasuzo Masumura revels in. "Giants and Toys" primarily tells the story of several classmates who graduate at the same time and enter the PR departments of major companies, where they become competitors. On the surface, they maintain polite exchanges, but the purity of their friendship is lost. Ruthless battles arise for business advantage, including between lovers and between son-in-law and father-in-law, permeated by desire, genuinely reflecting human animality. "Giants and Toys" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Japanese author Kenji Kawai. Kawai's major works include "Giants and Toys" (1957), "Japan's Three-Penny Opera" (1959), "The Vietnam War Chronicle" (1965), and "Dark Summer" (1972), most utilizing bizarre allegorical methods to express resistance against the dark realities of capitalist society and the individual's helplessness in the face of overwhelming forces. Notably, his short story "Tama Kubi" (1978) recounts his nostalgia for Chinese writer Lao She through a reflective narrative.