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Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

7.2/ 1019752h 30m

Documentary

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.

Directed by Kaneto Shindō

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Behind the frames

2 stills

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Takako Irie

Takako Irie

Self

Daisuke Itō

Daisuke Itō

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Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

Self

Matsutarō Kawaguchi

Self

Michiyo Kogure

Michiyo Kogure

Self

Machiko Kyō

Machiko Kyō

Self

Yasuzō Masumura

Yasuzō Masumura

Self

Kazuo Miyagawa

Kazuo Miyagawa

Self