It May Be That Beauty Has Strengthened Our Resolve - Masao Adachi

This documentary serves as the first installment in a planned series about radical filmmakers, created by film critic Nicole Brenez and filmmaker Philippe Grandrieux. It presents a detailed portrait of Masao Adachi, known for his contributions as a screenwriter and director during the 1960s.

Adachi's career includes collaborations with notable directors like Nagisa Oshima and Koji Wakamatsu, as well as his own avant-garde films that challenge conventional cinematic norms. One of his most controversial works, Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War, highlights his political engagement, stemming from a visit to a PFLP training camp. His involvement with the Japanese Red Army in Lebanon further underscores his complex and radical journey in film and politics.