Hosei Komatsu,
Kamatari Fujiwara,
Kichiemon Nakamura,
Shima Iwashita,
Shizue Kawarazaki
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In 18th Century in Japan, the paper merchant Jihei (Kichiemon Nakamura) falls in love with the courtesan Koharu (Shima Iwashita), but he can not afford to redeem her from her master and owner of the b...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 30, 2001
Stats: 55 reviews
From The Criterion Collection Spine Number 104. If you don't know what the Criterion Collection is you need to do a Google Search on it and check out about 400 of the best films you will see in the lifetime. if your idea of a good movie is Spiderman, Harry Potter or Ghostbusters...( read more)
The texture and concept is really interesting. Lots of cinematography standouts. But it frustrated me because of the stupid storyline
Japan's Nouvelle Vague classic, "Double Suicide" is still modern these years. Shinoda recasts bunraku conventions onscreen and it seems that you're watching a play with living toys. This is a powerful modernist movie, touching yet extremely strong. You won't forget about "Double ...( read more)
Forget that its a puppet drama. Forget that its a kabuki play. The film does rely on heavy symbolism (be patient), but the camera takes u into their souls... a masterpiece.
Visually spectacular and aesthetically unique. The rest is slightly weak. Still, if your a fan of Japanese cinema, the artistic nature of this film and bold subject matter are worth checking out.
They should have a word for that.
Biicide...
Or... RomeoAndJulieticide...
This tragic tale of impossible love mixes japanese puppet theater with great acting.
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