Kenji Mizoguchi and the Art of Japanese Cinema

Kenji Mizoguchi and the Art of Japanese Cinema

Sato Tadao, 2008

Overview

This book delves into the life and cinematic achievements of Kenji Mizoguchi, recognized as one of the most significant filmmakers of the 20th century. It offers an in-depth examination of his most important films, dissecting his distinctive cinematographic methods. The study also explores the social commentary and aesthetic principles that shaped his influential body of work.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of film history.
• Enthusiasts of Japanese cinema.
• Readers interested in auteur theory and filmmaking techniques.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• 196 pages.
• Published by Bloomsbury.
• ISBN: 9781847882318.
• Published in 2008.