Takeshi gets lifetime achievement award at Italy film festival

I've worked with this guy

I recently saw the movie Gohatto, in which Takeshi appears as a samurai, and the movie shows the love relations between samurai, in particular, in the Shinsengumi. Although the movie is a little difficult to follow in some places, it was interesting.

I've always liked his work, both as an actor and a director.

That smile of his in "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" is unforgettable.

So glad to see that he is receiving the recognition he deserves.

I know he is a good entertainer and can make good movies, but I have never understood the amount of popularity he gets in Italy, inside of Japan is understandable because he is seen as a representative of Japan in the world, but can't actually understand what makes him be so recognized in other countries.

I didn't know he was so popular in Italy, though I know they love him in France. Anyway, good on him. I love the man's movies, but his art (painting/sculpture) is atrocious. Love how he is not afraid to talk smack about the government and its decisions, but hate how at the same time he'll make horrible anti-gay and/or sexist remarks, not to mention racist remarks from time to time.

Kitano san's movie "Dolls" is an incredibly beautiful work of art.

Whenever I see him on TV I switch the channel.