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The Resource The story of the last chrysanthemum : Zangiku monogatari, Janus Films ; Shōchiku Kabushikigaisha Kyōto Satsueijo ; Mizoguchi Kenji kantoku sakuhin ; kyakushoku Yoda Yoshikata ; kōsei Kawaguchi Matsutarō ; sōkantoku Shirai Shintarō

The story of the last chrysanthemum : Zangiku monogatari, Janus Films ; Shōchiku Kabushikigaisha Kyōto Satsueijo ; Mizoguchi Kenji kantoku sakuhin ; kyakushoku Yoda Yoshikata ; kōsei Kawaguchi Matsutarō ; sōkantoku Shirai Shintarō

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This heartrending masterpiece by Kenji Mizoguchi about the give-and-take between life and art marked the director's first use of the hypnotic long takes and eloquent camera movements that would come to define his films. The adopted son of legendary kabuki actor Kikunosuke, who is striving to achieve stardom by mastering female roles, turns to his infant brother's wet nurse for support and affection, and she soon gives up everything for her beloved's creative glory
Language
  • jpn
  • eng
  • jpn
  • jpn
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Publication
Edition
New, restored 4K digital transfer with uncompressed monaural sountrack. New interview with critic Phillip Lopate about the evolution of director Kenji Mizoguchi's style.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (143 min.)
Note
  • Title from web page
  • Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1939
  • Aspect ratio 1.37:1
  • Special features: New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray; New interview
Isbn
9781681432038
Instance
Label
The story of the last chrysanthemum : Zangiku monogatari
Title
The story of the last chrysanthemum
Title remainder
Zangiku monogatari
Statement of responsibility
Janus Films ; Shōchiku Kabushikigaisha Kyōto Satsueijo ; Mizoguchi Kenji kantoku sakuhin ; kyakushoku Yoda Yoshikata ; kōsei Kawaguchi Matsutarō ; sōkantoku Shirai Shintarō
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Language
  • jpn
  • eng
  • jpn
  • jpn
Summary
This heartrending masterpiece by Kenji Mizoguchi about the give-and-take between life and art marked the director's first use of the hypnotic long takes and eloquent camera movements that would come to define his films. The adopted son of legendary kabuki actor Kikunosuke, who is striving to achieve stardom by mastering female roles, turns to his infant brother's wet nurse for support and affection, and she soon gives up everything for her beloved's creative glory
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UIU
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videorecording
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Credits note
Cinematographers, Miki Shigeto, Fuji Yōzō ; editor, Kawahigashi Koshi ; costume, Okumura Kisaburō ; production designer, Mizutani Hiroshi ; choreographer, Otowa Kikuzō ; composer, Fukai Shir̄o
Dewey number
791.43/72
Language note
Japanese dialogue; English subtitles
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.S86 2016
PerformerNote
Shōtaro Hanayagi, Kōkichi Takada, Kawanami Ryōtarō, Takamatsu Kin'nosuke, Hayama Jun'nosuke, Onoue Tamitaro, Gonjūro Kawarazaki, Kakuko Mori, Hanayagi Yoshiaki, Arashi Tokusaburō, Umemura Yōko
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  • 1909-1991
  • 1899-1985
  • 1907-1959
  • 1914-
  • 1894-1965
  • 1911-1998
  • 1898-1956
  • 1889-1961
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  • Shirai, Shintarō
  • Yoda, Yoshikata
  • Kawaguchi, Matsutarō
  • Fukai, Shirō
  • Kawahigashi, Koshi
  • Mori, Kakuko
  • Hanayagi, Shōtarō
  • Takada, Kōkichi
  • Mizoguchi, Kenji
  • Muramatsu, Shōfū
  • Shōchiku Kabushiki Kaisha
  • Criterion Collection (Firm)
Runtime
143
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  • Actors
  • Husband and wife
  • Social classes
  • Kabuki
  • Japan
  • Actors
  • Husband and wife
  • Kabuki
  • Social classes
  • Japan
Technique
live action
Label
The story of the last chrysanthemum : Zangiku monogatari, Janus Films ; Shōchiku Kabushikigaisha Kyōto Satsueijo ; Mizoguchi Kenji kantoku sakuhin ; kyakushoku Yoda Yoshikata ; kōsei Kawaguchi Matsutarō ; sōkantoku Shirai Shintarō
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Title from web page
  • Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1939
  • Aspect ratio 1.37:1
  • Special features: New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray; New interview
Accompanying material
1 fold out booklet (16 cm.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn958162531
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Edition
New, restored 4K digital transfer with uncompressed monaural sountrack. New interview with critic Phillip Lopate about the evolution of director Kenji Mizoguchi's style.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (143 min.)
Isbn
9781681432038
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
715515186018
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
CC2676BD
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)958162531
System details
Blu-ray ; Aspect ratio 1.37:1; monarual
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
The story of the last chrysanthemum : Zangiku monogatari, Janus Films ; Shōchiku Kabushikigaisha Kyōto Satsueijo ; Mizoguchi Kenji kantoku sakuhin ; kyakushoku Yoda Yoshikata ; kōsei Kawaguchi Matsutarō ; sōkantoku Shirai Shintarō
Publication
Note
  • Title from web page
  • Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1939
  • Aspect ratio 1.37:1
  • Special features: New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray; New interview
Accompanying material
1 fold out booklet (16 cm.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn958162531
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Edition
New, restored 4K digital transfer with uncompressed monaural sountrack. New interview with critic Phillip Lopate about the evolution of director Kenji Mizoguchi's style.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (143 min.)
Isbn
9781681432038
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
715515186018
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
CC2676BD
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)958162531
System details
Blu-ray ; Aspect ratio 1.37:1; monarual
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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