Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

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Steve C In a way, it kind of shows that military officers need to be vetted for psychological issues from their past/upbringing. How else do you end up with a US General born a man and identifies as a woman? Do you want someone like that in charge of your country's military? Who knows what someone with that kind of psychological issues would do with that power? Can we really count on someone to stop that man, or expect that everyone will just follow orders? Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Stephen C Based on a true story in 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Jakub V Tennó heika banzai! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/25 Full Review soulsinsomniac A one of my favourite movies of all time. epic, poetic, and starkly beautiful. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Luis I It’s a truly unique film, with production design, story structure, and camera work standing out as definite highlights. The film blends elements of the titular character’s theatrical work with scenes from his real life, creating a fascinating experience that immerses us in his psyche. We gain insight into the character both through depictions of actual events and through the plays he wrote, making for a layered and introspective narrative. The theatrical scenes are especially striking, featuring rich and imaginative set designs that are beautifully captured through effective cinematography. Philip Glass’s score further enhances the film’s artistic and emotional atmosphere, perfectly complementing its visual storytelling. The directorial vision is spot-on, and the performances are equally strong, bringing depth to the characters. Some viewers might struggle to fully engage with the narrative structure, themes, or characters. The language barrier and the film’s unconventional, non-linear storytelling could alienate certain audiences. However, it’s still worth watching for its exceptional visuals and the distinct ambiance it creates. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review Jens B Honor, masculinity, love, desire, pain, loneliness, beauty, longing, tradition, submission, dominance, poetry, sexuality – and again and again, the yearning for death. Few authors are as polarizing as Mishima. And few films have ever so brilliantly penetrated both the life AND the work of an artist as this one. Pen and sword become one. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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