Patriotism
Two characters on a Noh stage dramatize the rite of love and death of Lieutenant Shinji Takeyama and his wife Reiko.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 憂國 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yukio Mishima |
| Runtime | 28 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (59 votes) |
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Kobayashi constructs the film as a stark, potent parable, relying on the minimalist language of Noh theater. He explores the tension between beauty and horror through static frames, sparse gestures, and the stark contrast of black-and-white imagery, building an unbearable ceremonial suspense.
What lingers after the final, chilling cut is the haunting weight of absolute devotion. The film transforms a private act into a timeless, unsettling meditation on duty and aesthetics. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yukio Mishima
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Watch in complete darkness, with focused silence, as you would a stage performance.
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