An extract from what is considered to be a masterpiece of Japanese director, Kenji Mizoguchi. Set in sixteenth century Japan, its theme is that of the humble commoner who aspires to wealth and glory only to find them, when achieved, a delusion leading to agony and shame. In Japanese with English subtitles. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
502777
Language
Japanese
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Japan - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture producers and directors - Japan
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Wealth
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)