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Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
Despite being regarded as outdated and old-fashioned in Japan (alongside his immediate contemporary Yasujiro Ozu), Kenji Mizoguchi was lauded throughout Europe from the early 50s – and these days his classic movies – Ugetsu Monogatori, The Life of Oharu, Sansho the Bailiff, Tales of the Taira Clan and The Lady of Musashino – are recognized as tr... show more > Recommended Films directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
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 The Life Of Oharu1952, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD A tragic riches-to-rags fable set in 17th century Kyoto documenting a young noblewoman's fall from grace. With unflinching realism and atmospheric detail, this film established Mizoguchi as one of Japan's greatest directors. £15.99 RRP: £19.99
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Sansho Dayu + Gion Bayashi (Masters of Cinema)1953-54, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD Famed for its period reconstructions and powerful imagery, often through the director's trademark long takes, Sansho Dayu is one of the most critically revered of all of Mizoguchi's films, and a classic of world cinema, often cropping up in lists ... £21.99 RRP: £23.99
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Ugetsu Monogatari + Oyu-Sama (Masters of Cinema)1951; 1953, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD Mizoguchi's Ugetsu Monogatari (Tales of the Rain and Moon) is a masterwork of Japanese cinema. Based on a pair of 18th century ghost stories by Ueda Akinari, the film's release continued Mizoguchi's introduction to the West, where it was nominated... £22.99 RRP: £24.99
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 Tales Of The Taira Clan1955, Kenji Mizoguchi, VHSPAL An epic of intimate interludes set in twelfth century Japan, told via family drama, court intrigues and battles. Widely hailed as the greatest Japanese director, Mizoguchi only worked in colour twice, and the results are compelling, breathtaking,... £15.99 RRP: £15.99
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 The Lady Of Musashino1951, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD Set in post-war Japan, this is the story of Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage who confides in her younger cousin. Tanaka gives a powerful performance in the central role. £15.99 RRP: £19.99
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Chikamatsu Monogatari + Uwasa No Onna (Masters of Cinema)1954, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD Based on a centuries old tale with roots in real events, Chikamatsu Monogatari (A Tale From Chikamatsu, aka The Crucified Lovers) tells the hauntingly tragic story of a forbidden love affair between a merchant's wife and her husband's employee in ... £22.99 RRP: £24.99
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 The Japanese Masters Collection1951-61, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, DVD Two classic works apiece from two of the greatest directors Japan (or indeed, the rest of the world) has even known - Yasujiro Ozu and Kenji Mizoguchi. Includes Floating Weeds, End of Summer, The Lady Of Musashino and The Life Of Oharu. £17.99 RRP: £39.99
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Akasen Chitai + Yokihi (Masters of Cinema)1955-56, Kenji Mizoguchi, DVD This fourth and final double-bill in Masters of Cinema's Mizoguchi series pairs his highly respected final film, Akasen Chitai, with a lesser known rarity, Yokihi, made a year earlier and one of only two films Mizoguchi made in colour. Akasen C... £22.99 RRP: £24.99
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