The Ballad of Narayama 1958
“With my mother on my back, now is the time to say goodbye to this world.”
What is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 1, 1958
- Studios
- Shochiku
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Ballad of Narayama is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A 69-year-old grandmother confronts a grim tradition of elder sacrifice in a starving village.”
- Examines the haunting ubasute tradition with cultural nuance.
- Features a powerful performance by the elderly protagonist.
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative dramas about tradition and sacrifice.
The film’s bleak subject matter and solemn tone make it suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What ritual does the story focus on?
It centers on ubasute, the legendary practice of taking elders to a mountain to die.
When was the film originally released?
It was released in Japan on June 1, 1958.
What is the film based on?
It adapts a 1956 story of the same name by Shichirō Fukazawa.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What genre is the film classified as?
It is classified as a drama.
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