35mm print imported from Japan (courtesy National Film Archive of Japan)
“Allured by a mysterious bewitching city woman (Shima Iwashita at the height of her powers), a secluded mountain thief (Tomisaburo Wakayama) starts beheading his seven wives. What follows is a descent into bloodshed, psychological affair, and madness—and more beheadings.
Adapted from a short story by Ango Sakaguchi, this fantastical folktale uses the idea that one would go mad walking among cherry trees, and contrasts the relentless violence of the mountain man and the cold beauty of the woman. Shot by DP Tatsuo Suzuki, cherry blossom trees provide a beautiful, yet ominous backdrop heightened by the eerie score of Toru Takemitsu.” - Akinaru Rokkaku
“Allured by a mysterious bewitching city woman (Shima Iwashita at the height of her powers), a secluded mountain thief (Tomisaburo Wakayama) starts beheading his seven wives. What follows is a descent into bloodshed, psychological affair, and madness—and more beheadings.
Adapted from a short story by Ango Sakaguchi, this fantastical folktale uses the idea that one would go mad walking among cherry trees, and contrasts the relentless violence of the mountain man and the cold beauty of the woman. Shot by DP Tatsuo Suzuki, cherry blossom trees provide a beautiful, yet ominous backdrop heightened by the eerie score of Toru Takemitsu.” - Akinaru Rokkaku
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
95min
VENUE
FORMAT
35mm
LANGUAGE
In Japanese with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $12
Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.
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