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The Life of Oharu (西鶴一代女, Saikaku ichidai onna, lit. "Saikaku: Life of a woman") is a 1952 Japanese historical drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The screenplay by Yoshikata Yoda is based on various stories from Saikaku Ihara's 1686 work The Life of an Amorous Woman.
The Life of Oharu: Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. With Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirô Sugai, Toshirô Mifune. Follows a woman's fight and survival amid the vicissitudes of life and the cruelty of society.
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- Drama
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- 1964-04-20
Mar 12, 2021 · Watch the 1952 epic drama about a woman's fall from grace, starring Kinuyo Tanaka. The film is in Japanese with English subtitles and was the director's breakthrough to international acclaim.
- 137 min
- 9.4K
- Shadows of the Dark
A tragic film about a woman's life of epic suffering in feudal Japan, from prostitution to exile to poverty. Director Kenji Mizoguchi depicts her fate with sympathy and realism, using high-angle shots and period details.
A classic Japanese drama about a woman's tragic fate, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and starring Kinuyo Tanaka. Learn about the film's production, themes, and legacy, and watch the trailer and extras on Criterion's website.
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An in-depth review of the film The Life of Oharu (1952), aka Saikaku ichidai onna, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, featuring Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichiro Sugai.
Nov 28, 2003 · Based on Saikaku Ihara's novel, The Life Of Oharu charts the tragic demise of Oharu (Kinuyo Tanaka) in 17th century Japan. An attendant at the imperial court in Kyoto, she is exiled to the ...
