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Mizoguchi Kenji in 1954 (2)
Junius 2022-03-15 08:01:01
This film reflects the dark society scene at the end of the Heian era with the desolate situation of a family being forced to be separated and broken in a chaotic world. Mizoguchi Kenji expressed the theme of freedom and equality in "Sansho Doctor". The plot mainly revolves around how the protagonist is imprisoned, how to get rid of slavery and rescue many suffering people. The character's destiny and struggle character reflect the tenacity of life and the dignity of human nature. The power of family affection contained in it is extremely powerful and touching. At the end of the film, the scene where the chef king and his mother finally reunite after going through hardships is even more tear-jerking.
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Earl 2022-04-23 07:05:19
The picture of Mizoguchi is really beautiful. . . Kinyo Tanaka doesn't have a lot of roles. . .
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Friedrich 2022-04-24 07:01:25
Obviously, the story of this film is not completely completed according to Mizoguchi Kenji's original intention. Otherwise, the name of the movie should not be Doctor Sanjiao, because the whole story is based on the chef king, and Doctor Sanjiao is just a villain who does not appear many times. But aside from those helpless elements outside the movie, the movie itself is excellent enough, regardless of Mizoguchi Kenji's signature camera movement, scheduling, or the emotional appeal of the story itself.
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Zushiô: [quoting his father] "Without mercy, man is not a human being."
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Masauji Taira: [Speaking to his son Zushio on the verge of being exiled and separated from his family] Zushio, I wonder if you'll become a stubborn man like me. You may be too young to understand, but hear me out anyway. Without mercy, man is like a beast. Even if you are hard on yourself, be merciful to others. Men are created equal. Everyone is entitled to their happiness.
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