What is Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 140 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 31, 1970
- Studios
- Yonki-no-Kai Productions, TOHO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Dodes'ka-den is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Yonki-no-Kai Productions, TOHO. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A mosaic of hardship and fleeting grace unfolds on Tokyo’s dump‑side shantytown.”
- Directed by Akira Kurosawa in his first post‑hiatus film
- Interwoven vignettes blend realism with quiet fantasy
- Rich visual texture captures life on the margins
- Pacing is deliberately slow
- Depicts bleak poverty and occasional violence
Watch it if you appreciate atmospheric, character‑driven dramas that mix realism with subtle fantasy.
The film’s portrayal of poverty and occasional brutality may be unsettling for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Dodes'ka-den?
It was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
When was the film released?
It premiered in Japan on October 31, 1970.
What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the setting of the story?
The story takes place on the edge of a shantytown near a Tokyo dump.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
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