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Kenji Mizoguchi (溝口 健二, Mizoguchi Kenji, 16 May 1898 – 24 August 1956) was a Japanese filmmaker who directed roughly one hundred films during his career between 1923 and 1956.
Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956) was a Japanese director, writer and actor who made over 100 films, mostly in the post-war period. He is known for his social and feminist themes, and his masterpieces such as Ugetsu, The Life of Oharu and Sansho the Bailiff.
15 Mei 2015 · Discover the masterpieces of one of the great masters of Japanese cinema, famed for his exquisite travelling shots and fierce critiques of his country’s patriarchal inequality. Explore his diverse works, from silent classics to historical dramas, and his collaborations with Yoshikata Yoda and Minoru Miki.
23 Jun 2014 · A comprehensive survey of the Japanese master's feature films, from his early experiments to his late classics. Explore Mizoguchi's themes, styles, influences and collaborations in this comprehensive retrospective.
15 Jul 2014 · A list of the best films by the legendary Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi, who is known for his mastery of long takes, mise-en-scene and social commentary. Explore his themes of tragedy, cruelty and injustice through his stories of geisha, women and society.
12 Mei 2024 · Mizoguchi Kenji (born May 16, 1898, Tokyo, Japan—died Aug. 24, 1956, Kyōto) was a Japanese motion-picture director whose pictorially beautiful films dealt with the nature of reality, the conflict between modern and traditional values, and the redeeming quality of a woman’s love.
Learn about the life and career of Kenji Mizoguchi, a Japanese director who made over 100 films and was influenced by nihonga and woodblock prints. He is known for his feminist themes, long takes and frequent collaboration with Kinuyo Tanaka.
