Youth in Fury (1960)
A bold student grapples with radical thoughts against the backdrop of escalating student protests in this impactful film that solidified Shinoda's role in Shochiku's avant-garde New Wave. Shimojo, driven by deep-seated feelings of estrangement, escalates his frustrations into a quest for meaning, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of the era. As he navigates a world rife with disillusionment, his reckless choices highlight the urgent questions of identity and belonging that define his generation.
