Description
Honoring the 40th anniversary of Japanese author and playwright Yukio Mishima’s death on November 25th, 1970.Ken
(Directed by Kenji Misumi, 1964, 94min, with English subtitles)
11/26 (Fri) @ 7:15pm
11/27 (Sat) @ 2:40pm
11/28 (Sun) @ 1:30pm
11/30 (Tue) @ 7:15pm
Based on Yukio Mishima’s short story published in 1963. The story revolves around the story of the captain of a university kendo club – Kokubu – and his relationships with other members of the club, his family, women, and modern society in general.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
(Directed by Paul Schrader, 1985, 120min, with English subtitles)
11/27 (Sat) @ 12:15pm, 4:45pm
A visually stunning, collagelike portrait of acclaimed Japanese author and playwright Yukio Mishima (played by Ken Ogata). The film investigates the inner turmoil and contradictions of a man who attempted an impossible harmony between self, art, and society. Taking place on Mishima’s last day, when he famously committed public seppuku, the film is punctuated by extended flashbacks to the writer’s life as well as by gloriously stylized evocations of his fictional works.
Afraid to Die
(Directed by Yasuzo Masumura, 1960, 96min, with English subtitles)
11/28 (Sun) 3:45pm
11/29 (Mon) 7:15pm
Yukio Mishima stars in this New Wave cult film playing the role of Takeo, a youthful yakuza who turns back to his criminal ways after leaving prison. Embroiled in the business of assassinations, revenge and violence, Takeo finds himself struggling to keep alive for the love of his family and girlfriend, Yoshie.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.newpeopleworld.com/films/films-11-2010/#mishima
- Call
- 415-525-8600 (Box Office)
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