Monday, September 23, 2013

Onibaba (1964)


































  Japan.14th century.With the ongoing war,a man is forcefully drafted in the army leaving his mother and wife alone and helpless in their bamboo hut by a swamp. Miserable and underfed they make their way through life by killing lost soldiers and selling their equipment to a local merchant for small amounts of food. A friend and co-fighter of the man escapes the army, returns to his hut by the women's hut and after he informs them of his death he sets out to disrupt their weird relationship and satisfy his post-war syndromes.But the mother knows better.Or does she?
  Poetry.Pure poetry.These two words simply define this masterpiece of a movie! Kaneto Shind goes over the top directing this simple but emotionally charged story.War, human degradation, sensual and sexual climax, loneliness, revenge and folklore all blended well in this film. The scenery is purely magnificent (rural Japan) and combines perfectly with the characters' emotions.
  The acting load is divided into the three main characters - the mother,the wife and the man that returned - and all three portray their roles with the best way. My favorite is the mother, Nobuko Otowa, who truly gives a great performance. Bear in mind that Onibaba (鬼婆) is Japanese for Demon Hag.
  Don't watch this film if you haven't seen any other Japanese films of the same era. The awkward nudity and emotional hell that is common in Japanese films may make some uncomfortable.But do yourself a favor and watch this.They don't make them like that anymore!
Must watch this : with two or three people, without talking, each enjoying his favorite high-volume alcohol, sharing the awe.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058430/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1



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