Kenji mizoguchis ugetsu 1953 tells their stories in one of the greatest of all films one which, along with kurosawas rashomon, helped introduce japanese cinema to western audiences. The potter genjuro intends to sell his wares for vast profits in the local city, while his brotherinlaw tobei wishes to become a samurai. Nov 07, 2005 often appearing on lists of the ten greatest films of all time, called one of the most beautiful films ever made, or the most masterful work of japanese cinema, ugetsu comes to us awash in superlatives. Notable as a study of the nature of reality and for its sense of place created by carefully controlled camera movement, ugetsu is an allegorical read more. Ugetsu monogatari masters of cinema dual format edition 1953. Ugetsu main themes, i believe, are the submission of women on feudal japan the transformation of the lives of the wifes of the two pottery dealers is treated very handsomely, each one striving to lead a decent life after being abandoned by their husbands, but failing in the end. The life of laura ingalls wilder tribute little house on the prairie tv show theme song duration. Ugetsu monogatari is a 1953 japanese film directed by kenji mizoguchi. Based on a pair short stories from ueda akinaris 1776 book of the same name. Tekstitykset elokuvalle ugetsu monogatari englanti srt ilmainen lataus. Ugetsu monogatari is mizoguchi kenjis most famous film and the first fruit of a unique carte blanche contract awarded to him by daiei studio on the back of the international success of the life of oharu in 1952 which set.
Ugetsu monogatari 1953, considered one of the finest of all japanese films, is an outstanding example of mizoguchis period drama. Ugetsu monogatari 1953 dvdrip ac3jap commentaryin synch eng srt subtitles opensubtitles englanti. Jul 18, 2018 erik, the asian movie enthusiast presents. Kenji mizoguchis seamless fusion of poetic realism and surreal mysticism creates a rarefied atmosphere that is paradoxically beautiful and austere, redemptive and tragic, symbolizing genjuros coexistence between the physical and. In 16th century japan, peasants genjuro and tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sages warning against seeking to. A haunting and elegant fable about the illusory nature of desire set during the civil wars of japans 16th century, ugetsu seamlessly weaves reality and fantasy together with painterly images that unfurl like scenes from an emaki scroll. Ugetsu monogatari a tale of ambition, family, love, and war set in the midst of the japanese civil wars of the sixteenth century. Ugetsu monogatari was not the first kenji mizoguchi film to be shown in the west, but it was the first to reveal him to the west as a major artist.
Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. These subtitles in english language may be downloaded for free as a. No less acclaimed has been its maker, kenji mizoguchi. In 16th century japan, peasants genjuro and tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers, in defiance of a local sages warning against seeking to profit from warfare. It is a ghost story and an example of the jidaigeki period drama genre, starring masayuki mori and machiko kyo. I cant believe how bad the bluray edition of ugetsu monogatari is its like looking at a very old vhs. Download ugetsu monogatari tales of ugetsu subtitles.
Jun 19, 2012 moma kenji mizoguchis ugetsu these notes accompany the screenings of kenji mizoguchis ugetsuon june 20, 21, and 22 my uncle, albert green, was an internationally acclaimed ceramicist whose work is primarily in the collection of the morris museum in new jersey. Gallery of 22 movie poster and cover images for ugetsu monogatari 1953. Winner of the 1953 venice film festival silver lion award. It is characterised by a tension, a constant excitement, and none of the directors other films has so many camera movements. Mizoguchi combined the stories merely by making the protagonists of the two tales brothers. Eureka should be ashamed of releasing such a poor copy of mizoguchis masterpiece.
Canadian movie poster image for ugetsu monogatari 1953. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Tokyo story is widely regarded as ozus masterpiece and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made. It is one of mizoguchis most celebrated films, regarded by critics as a masterwork of japanese cinema, a definitive piece during japans golden age of film. Kenji mizoguchis staggering ugetsu is a film of many riddles and paradoxes that unfolds with the illusory simplicity of a fable. The original trailer english subbed in high definition of ugetsu monogatari. Restored by academy film archive, in association with the bfi and janus films, with restoration funding provided by the hollywood foreign press association and the film foundation. With its thoughtprovoking themes, rich atmosphere, and brilliant direction, kenji mizoguchis ugetsu monogatari is a towering classic of world cinema. Largely taken from traditional japanese and chinese ghost stories, the collection is among most important works of japanese fiction of the 18th century, the middle of the edo. Download tales of the supernatural in early modern japan. Ugetsu monogatari tales of the rain and moon 1953, japan, 97 min, bw, english subtitles, aspect ratio. For the month of july comfort film will feature and project works on either 8, super 8 or 16mm film. Ugetsu monogatari 1953 synopsis a tale of ambition, family, love, and war set in the midst of the japanese civil wars of the sixteenth century. A potter tries to survive in a medieval wartorn village.
He had previously written two ukiyo zoshi in 17667 and a second collection harusame monogatari was not. I suppose i must cut it some slack because im not a japanese speaker and have to rely on the subtitle. In 16th century japan, peasants genjuro masayuki mori and tobei sakae ozawa sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sages warning against seeking to profit from warfare. These sources use ugetsu monogatari with tales of moonlight and rain as a subtitle. Ugetsu monogatari is mizoguchi kenjis most famous film and the first fruit of a unique carte blanche contract awarded to him by daiei studio on the back of the international success of the life of oharu in 1952 which set him free to make anything he. Ultimately, ugetsu monogatari is the most dynamic of mizoguchis films. Concrete story with great depth that leaves plenty of room for analysis and discussions. Humble potter genjuro masayuki mori is received in the home of the diabolical lady wakasa machiko kyo in a famous scene from kenji mizoguchis ugetsu monogatari, 1953 view the tcmdb entry for ugetsu 1953. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These subtitles in anglais language may be downloaded for free as a. Mar 04, 2011 the opening theme to mizoguchi kenjis world famous ugetsu monogatari. These subtitles in anglictina language may be downloaded for free as a. Ugetsu 1953 ugetsu monogatari original title not rated 1h 36min drama, fantasy, war 7 september 1954 usa a tale of ambition, family, love, and war set in the midst of the japanese civil wars of the sixteenth century.
Find tales of ugetsu monogatari 1953 region free dvd audio. Its initial straightforwardness, as a parable against the pitfalls of human greed, is a misdirection that leads the audience into a void in which objectivity and subjectivity intermingle, hopelessly and. Tales of ugetsu aka ugetsu aka ugetsu monogatari aka tales of the moon and rain bluray 1953 a fantastic tale of war, love, family and ambition set in the midst of the japanese civil wars of the sixteenth century. Tales of ugetsu aka ugetsu aka ugetsu monogatari aka tales of. In 16th century japan, peasants genjuro and tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sages warning against seeking to profit from warfare. The 1953 film ugetsu monogatari, or tales of moonlight and rain in english,directed by mizoguchi kenji, is a rerepresentation of many of the themes presented in akinari uedas 1776 collection of short stories of the same name.
The opening theme to mizoguchi kenjis world famous ugetsu monogatari. He meets a mysterious noblewoman who takes him to a land of sensual enticements. The image measures 300 425 pixels and is 22 kilobytes large. Set in azuchimomoyama period japan, it stars masayuki mori and machiko kyo. Dreamlike and haunting, kenji mizoguchis ugetsu aka ugetsu monogatari, 1953 offers a troubling examination of two men whose ambitions eventually prove to be their undoing. Tales of ugetsu aka ugetsu aka ugetsu monogatari aka tales of the moon and rain 1953 focusing on an ambitious potter haunted by a beautiful ghost and a farmer who dreams of becoming a samurai, ugetsu offers a commentary on the delusions of lust and power and the folly of war. Displaying or inputting japanese characters requires software that can read and input japanese software. If poetry is manifest in each second, each shot filmed by mizoguchi, it is becauseit is the instinctive reflection of the filmmakers creative nobility. Swiftly establishing itself especially in france on many critics ten best lists, the film opened the way for the acclamation of the work of mizoguchis final period. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 8. Ugetsu monogatari tales of ugetsu 1953 2 subtitles downloaded 68 times. Check member ratings, watch trailer of ugetsu monogatari aka ugetsu movie. The director of ugetsu monogatari can describe an adventure which is at the same time a cosmogony.
Ugetsu monogatari masters of cinema dual format edition bluray 1953. Ugetsu monogatari is an exquisitely realized, serenely composed allegorical film on love, greed, and betrayal. Genjuros pursuit of both riches and tobeis wish to become a samurai risks to destroy both themselves and their wives. By the time he made ugetsu, kenji mizoguchi was already an elder statesman of japanese cinema, fiercely revered by akira kurosawa and other directors of a younger generation. Shop ugetsu monogatari masters of cinema dual format edition bluray 1953.
In a time when the land is savaged by marauding armies, they risk their families and their lives to pursue their obsessions. Spanish movie poster image for ugetsu monogatari 1953. These subtitles in englisch language may be downloaded for free as a. Like bach, titian, and shakespeare, he is the greatest in his art, enthused the french critic jean douchet. It was directed by kenji mizoguchi and is based on stories. In the civil wars of 16th century japan, two ambitious peasants want to make their fortunes. Masterpiece directed by mizoguchi kenji based on the stories by ueada akinari. Ugetsu monogatari, then, occupies an important yet often overlooked position between these two moments in edo literary history. Rent ugetsu monogatari aka ugetsu 1953 film for free as part of our trial offer. Ugetsu monogatari masters of cinema dual format edition blu. Just as the script for rashomon was derived from two different stories by akutagawa, the script for ugetsu is based on two stories by the 18th century writer akinari ueda, from his collection ugetsu monogatari tales of the moon and rain. Personally, the life of oharu 1952 means more to me and i probably want to watch ugetsu monogatari 1953 most often of all, but of the three jidaigeki which won awards at venice in three consecutive years, sansho dayu is the most perfectly structured and the most satisfying both intellectually and aesthetically.
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