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11.25: The Day He Chose His Own Fate (2012)
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Original name: 11・25自決の日 三島由紀夫と若者たち
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 Japan's greatest and most celebrated novelists. With four members of his own private army - the Tatenokai - Mishima had taken the commandant hostage and called upon the assembled military outside the Ministry to overthrow their society and restore the powers of the Emperor. When the soldiers mocked and jeered Mishima, he cut short his speech and withdrew to the commandant's office where he committed seppuku - the samurai warrior's death - tearing open his belly with a ceremonial knife before being beheaded by one of his colleagues. What was Mishima truly trying to express through his actions? And what did he witness during his final moments?
Style:
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Plot:
political unrest, tragic hero, state affairs, heroes, life is a bitch, rebelliousness, writer's life, idealism, downfall, writers, lgbtq, historical event, political activist, militant, rebellion, leadership, society, biopic
Time:
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Place:
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