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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 120 min.
Story: A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima told in four parts. The first three parts relate events in three of his novels: The temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko's House, and Runaway Horses. The last part depicts the events of 25th November 1970.
Style: surreal, atmospheric, serious, philosophical, mind bending, psychedelic, spiritual, disturbing, anthology, avant garde ...
Plot: suicide, art, friendship, rebellion, nationalism, writers, emperor, radical, writer's life, political unrest, tragic hero, state affairs, biopic, coup d'etat, love affair, lifestyle, rebelliousness, couple relations, world war two, zen, sex, fight, female nudity, politics, spirituality ...
Time: 20th century, year 1985, 60s, post world war two
Place: japan, tokyo, kyoto japan, mount fuji
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11.25: The Day He Chose His Own Fate (2012)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min.
Story: On November 25th 1970, a man committed ritual suicide inside the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, leaving behind a legacy of masterpieces and a controversy that echoes to this day. The man was Yukio Mishima, one of ...
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Time: 20th century, 60s, year 1970
Place: japan
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Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 105 min.
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Mirror (1975)
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Country: Soviet Union
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Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 133 min.
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Genre: Biography, Drama
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