Blu-Ray Criterion Collection Release date: 09/Jul/2013
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Toshiro Mifune, Kinuyo Tanaka Kenji Mizoguchi
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A peerless chronicler of the soul who specialized in supremely emotional, visually exquisite films about the circumstances of women in Japanese society throughout it's history, Kenji Mizoguchi had already been directing movies for decades when he made THE LIFE OF OHARU in 1952. But this epic portrait of an inexorable fall from grace, starring the incredibly talented Kinuyo Tanaka (THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA) as an imperial lady-in-waiting who gradually descends to street prostitution, was the movie that gained it's director international attention, ushering in a new golden period for him.
"Life of Oharu" (original title: "Saikaku Ichidai Onna") is a 1952 Japanese cinematic masterpiece directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, now available in high-definition Blu-Ray format from the esteemed Criterion Collection. This poignant period drama follows the tragic life of Oharu, portrayed with haunting depth by Kinuyo Tanaka, as she navigates love, loss, and societal constraints in feudal Japan. The film is celebrated for its elegant cinematography by Yoshimi Hirano and evocative score by Ichir? Sait?. Director Kenji Mizoguchi stands among cinema?s greatest auteurs; his works such as "Ugetsu," "Sansho the Bailiff," and "The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums" have profoundly influenced world cinema with their humanist themes and visual artistry. Lead actress Kinuyo Tanaka was one of Japan's most acclaimed performers, known for her roles in classics like "The Ballad of Narayama" and collaborations with directors like Yasujir? Ozu. The Criterion Collection is renowned for curating significant classic films worldwide, presenting them with meticulous restorations and insightful supplements that enrich viewers? appreciation.