What is Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director?
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- May 24, 1975
- Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Kindai Eiga Kyokai. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A documentary portrait of Kenji Mizoguchi through 39 intimate interviews.”
- Features 39 interviews with collaborators
- Includes film excerpts and stills
- Praised by viewers with a 70% rating
- Runtime of 2h30 may be lengthy
- Strict documentary style lacks dramatization
Watch it if you want a deep look at Mizoguchi’s career told by his peers.
The film is a serious documentary suitable for viewers interested in film history.
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What type of film is it?
It is a documentary that recounts Mizoguchi’s life through interviews and archival material.
Who conducts the interviews?
Shindō, a friend and mentor of Mizoguchi, leads the interviews.
How many interviews are included?
The documentary includes 39 interviews with actors, actresses, writers, producers and staff members.
What is the runtime?
The film runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How has the film been received?
It has a 70% viewer rating on Kinobox, indicating generally positive reception.
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