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Directed by:
Kenji MizoguchiScreenplay:
Yoshikata YodaCinematography:
Kazuo MiyagawaComposer:
Fumio HayasakaVOD (1)
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When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile, his wife and children left to fend for themselves and eventually wrenched apart by vicious slave traders. Under Kenji Mizoguchi’s dazzling direction, this classic Japanese story became one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces, a monumental, empathetic expression of human resilience in the face of evil. (Criterion)
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A captivating example of how it is possible to film a movie about how people are monsters, but still maintain hope that it might get better. Cruelty is a part of our lives. It is an unnecessary part, but it is so easy to kick someone when they let you... Strong, emotional, even despite the slow Japanese pace.
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