Headliners at SXSW include Billy Bob Thornton, Takashi Miike

Two worlds apart, but both distinctively unique, Billy Bob Thornton and Takashi Miike are just two directors with their films premiering at SXSW this month.

Billy Bob Thornton decided to take a break from his acting and music to get into the director s chair in The King of Luck . The feature length documentary covers the story of Willie Nelson; a legendary performer and song-writer.

Japan s unbeatable director Takashi Mike takes audiences for a ride in the epic 13 Assassins . The story depicts a group of assassins who are hired on a suicide mission to overthrow an overzealous Lord.

13 Assassins trailer  Starring  Kji Yakusho

Check out the Full SXSW Film Lineup.

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