Failed Akira Kurosawa movie

Tamara 2022-07-05 15:58:55

Dodes'ka-den

Dodes'ka-den

3.0. It's not really a masterpiece by Akira Kurosawa. First of all, my personal understanding of this movie is: "The Tram Idiot" reflects the ugliness of people like a mirror. But most of the time, the protagonist is not there; it simply shows the lives of the people inside the ruins. There is also a title for the film, "Small Ruins Without Seasons"; this title is in line with the positioning of a group drama, but it feels a little strange. I don't know if I'm qualified to comment on Kurosawa's films; the box office was terrible and the artistry was a bit of a failure. The picture quality is very low definition; the translation feels okay, I haven't studied Japanese after all. The role of the male protagonist is pitiful in the film; therefore, the film fails very well with regard to the shaping of the characters. (Because there are fewer scenes, there is less room for shaping.) The Japanese low-level society in the film feels ugly and scary; the actors in the later stage wear heavy makeup and look like zombies. The relationship between the characters in the film is also chaotic, and I can't figure it out; it would be better if they were placed in a big family to further expose the contradictions and sadness in them (similar to Ba Jin's "The Torrent Trilogy").

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  • Beggar: Our house ought to be built on a hill. We Japanese used to build houses in valleys and mountain coves. We've always preferred the lowlands.

    Beggar's Son: That's true. I saw pictures of foreign countries. They have their houses in high places, but ours are in low places.

    Beggar: There's a reason for that. There are many earthquakes and typhoons in Japan. Wooden houses in high places are easily shaken by earthquakes and typhoons. So they chose the lowlands to avoid the danger. But that's not the only reason.

    Beggar: [continues] The Japanese prefer soft light to bright sunshine. We like shady places. We like to live in the midst of nature. So we couldn't get used to concrete houses.

    Beggar's Son: That's right. I don't like concrete houses either. They're too cold for me.

    Beggar: But we shouldn't forget one thing. It's true that wooden houses suit the Japanese people. But we mustn't cling to our culture and characteristics if we become weak and lose endurance as a result. By living in houses made of stone, iron, and concrete, foreigners have strengthened their characters and capabilities. Now we're building our own house. We must take our future into consideration. We must think of you, your children, and your grandchildren.

    Beggar's Son: Yes, that's true.

  • Beggar: I've been thinking all evening about the house we're building... Looks like you're sleepy?

    Beggar's Son: No, I'm not sleepy. I'm listening.

    Beggar: The gate comes first. The gate is the face of a house. The face shows the character.

    Beggar's Son: Mm hmm. That's right.

    Beggar: Since we're building a house on a hill, it must be in a European style. How about rococo? Or Spanish style? British style isn't bad either... They're a bit showy. It should be neither too fancy nor too imposing. I want a gate both plain and inviting.

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