Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawa

Born: 1889-6-10

Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture

Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Profession: Movie actor

Nationality: Japan

Graduate School: University of Chicago

Representative Works: "Deception" "The Bridge on the River Kwai"

Sessue Hayakawa (Sessue Hayakawa), born on June 10, 1889 in Chiba Prefecture , Japan , was the first Japanese to reach the pinnacle of achievements in the Western film industry.

From the silent film era to the sound film era, it has been affirmed by Westerners, but because of his role as a cruel and cruel Japanese youth in the movie "The Cheat" in 1915, he was slammed by the public opinion of the motherland and Japan, and he was labeled as national shame. Hat, this matter made the patriotic Sessue Hayakawa feel deeply regret and injustice. In his later years, he participated in the performance of " The Bridge on the River Kwai " and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1957 .

Character Evaluation

The expectation of exporting Japanese movies abroad has led to the very subtle and complicated mentality of Japanese filmmakers who came to Hollywood in the early 20th century. For example, Sessue Hayakawa showed Kabuki's unique face in Cecil B. DeMille 's Deception . The expressionless acting is brilliant. In the era of silent films where exaggerated body language is full of silver, this expressionless performance coincides with the Western world's view of mysterious Asians.

At that time, the United States prevailed to reject Japanese immigrants, but Sessue Hayakawa, who created the image of a dangerous black-haired handsome man who seduced white women with violence, was a special existence. However, "Deception" is regarded as a national shame in Japan and has not been officially imported. Sessue Hayakawa received a wonderful and very different evaluation in his home country. On the one hand, he was accused of being a scum for distorting the truth in Japan, on the other hand he was regarded as a national hero because of his success in the United States .

Extended Reading

The Bridge on the River Kwai reviews

Catharine 2022-04-22 07:01:04

Which country is the most Ah Q?

When the British were captured, they helped the enemy to build bridges, and even put up a sign "British Army Built". They were good at turning shame into glory; the
Americans saw this shame, so they let the only prisoner of war capture the United States The soldiers escaped successfully, and...
Jovani 2022-03-21 09:01:23

Very classic, a little sigh, retained. . .

Not a film critic, a little sigh of watching the film, think of where it is written

in the film, the Japanese are the victors and rulers, but they don't have such a demeanor.

From words to behaviors, they still can't hide their humbleness in their bones. Although they are an island nation like the...

The Bridge on the River Kwai short comments

Mckenzie 2021-10-22 14:40:18

Really. The epic film looks better than the more famous "Lawrence of Arabia". Jiang Wen's "The Devil Is Coming"'s idea of becoming a captive master actually came from here, which pales in comparison. Its inclusiveness comes from chanting that human nature has commonality, and it also recognizes the eternal fate that various values cannot understand each other, those murderous intents shaking in the jungle, the silhouette of the bridge under the sunset, and the ultimate masterpiece of vision alone.
Jefferey 2022-03-25 09:01:06

Behind the twists and turns of the film is Lean's observation of the army, his reflection on war, and his in-depth exploration of human nature. The superb screenwriting skills make the Colonel's image particularly vivid, and the advancement of the story is the process in which all plot characters transfer their own contradictions to him. The final tragedy, which is also the most exciting part of the film, is that when the left and right struggles are concentrated on one person, the conflict of fate and character leads to an inevitable ending.

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