Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975)

May 24th, 19752h 30min

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Overview

In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.


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