The Ballad of Narayama
1983·Japan·130 min.
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A fusion of Japanese Kabuki and modern film techniques, this adaptation of Shichiro Fukazawa's 1956 novel depicts the moving tale of a 69-year-old woman's traditional journey from her poor village to the summit of Mount Narayama to die. 1983's THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA is Shohei Imamura's acclaimed remake of the film.
DirectorShôhei Imamura
MusicShinichirô Ikebe
CinematographyMasao Tochizawa
Original titleNarayama Bushi-ko