The Most Beautiful

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Joaquin U @Joaquin1 Jul 7 A wartime film with propagandistic intentions. That’s the main criticism, as if the allies didn’t churn out an insane amount of propaganda films themselves. The story isn’t much, but the craft is more than decent — Kurosawa’s realism and discipline stand out, especially in how he uses factory girls and their labor as the focus. Historically interesting and, as expected from this legendary director, entertaining to watch. Indulge. See more Antoine T @Kroustin 06/03/2024 Un film sur le but out ... en 1944. Visionnaire See more 03/25/2015 ???????????????? ?????????????????????????? See more 09/18/2014 Eh, it's early Korosawa... See more 11/29/2013 Within this wartime propaganda film, Kurosawa-san weaves a tale detailing the strength of female determination. Set in an actual factory, this has a documentary feeling as it relies on actresses reacting to wartime situations more than delivering script lines. A tribute to the human spirit focusing on a goal in spite of multiple stresses. Few cultures could do this; but Japan in the early 20th century showed stern qualities which Churchill had espoused. It should be noted that there were disagreements with several of the cast. In smoothing things out, Akira began a relationship with Yoko, the lead factory girl, whom he married at the end of filming (2 months pregnant). His parents (father had been an army officer) could not attend the wedding as the elderly had been evacuated from Tokyo. The temple burned the day after the wedding; a casualty of American B-29 efficiency. The Kurosawa's were married until Yoko's death 40 years later. See more dustin d @RT12543299 05/19/2013 This World War II Japanese propaganda film is of historical value only. It is unworthy of Kurosawa's later, greater masterpieces. See more Read all reviews

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