I, Kamikaze (2014 Film)

I, Kamikaze (French: Parole de Kamikaze) is a 2014 documentary film directed and written by Masa Sawada. The film features the personal testimony of Fujio Hayashi, a former pilot who served in the Japanese military during World War II. Through his account, the documentary explores his experiences and perspective regarding his role as a kamikaze pilot.

Production and Release

The film is a co-production between France and Japan, with a runtime of 75 minutes. It held its world premiere in August 2014 at the 67th Locarno International Film Festival, where it was screened in the Fuori concorso section. Following its debut, the film was also featured at the 38th Göteborg International Film Festival in 2015 as part of the 'Focus: Japan' program.

Reception

At the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival, I, Kamikaze received a Special Mention in the Opera Primi category.