Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Length: 120 minutes
Released: 1985-10-04
By: Paul Schrader
From: United States
Genres: Drama, Art House, Historical, Biography
About
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a biographical drama film directed by Paul Schrader, released in 1985. The film portrays the life of Yukio Mishima, a Japanese novelist and playwright, and is divided into four chapters, each depicting different periods: "Beauty," "Art," "Action," and "Harmony of Pen and Sword." The film is known for its unique narrative structure and visual aesthetics. Schrader skillfully weaves together Mishima's real-life story with scenes from his own works, creating a visually stunning and thought-provoking film. The movie uses bold color schemes, elaborate sets, and striking imagery to capture the intensity and complexity of Mishima's life and work. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters explores the tension between traditionalism and modernity, individualism and conformity, and the search for meaning and identity. It delves into Mishima's internal struggles as an artist and his disillusionment with the changing social and cultural landscape of post-war Japan and further investigates the themes of eroticism, nationalism, and the complex relationship between art and life.
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