Kon ICHIKAWA

An Actor's Revenge

雪之丞変化

Nippon Retro   ² 

Yukinojo, a famous female impersonator in kabuki theatre, is driven by his desire to avenge his parents’ deaths. He uses the affection of Namiji (Ayako WAKAO), the daughter of one of their tormentors, to get closer to his goal. A brilliant showcase for Kazuo HASEGAWA, who plays two roles at once, this revenge story is presented as a spectacle of heightened theatricality. Especially Kon ICHIKAWA’s mastery of the scope frame makes this film a captivating experience.


Guests:
Luk VAN HAUTE

Sun., June 02, 2019, 18:00

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Kino des DFF

With an introduction by Luk VAN HAUTE

Original with English subtitles

雪之丞変化
Yukinojo henge

Japan 1963

114 minutes

Director
Kon ICHIKAWA

Script
Natto WADA

Cinematography
Setsuo KOBAYASHI