Intentions of Murder (Akaisatsui) July 29, 2005

July 29 ~ Intentions of Murder (Akaisatsui) (1964)
150 min., 35mm
Shohei Imamura, Director

"Here is a director who in plainest black and white teaches us what to leave out - a sure sign of art." -- Donald Richie

After being assaulted and harassed by a would-be thief, a meek housewife begins to take control of her life - in unexpected ways - in this ironic, ambiguous fable. Japanese with English subtitles.

(Print provided by the Japan Foundation. Permission from Nikkatsu.)

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