General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAnyone know of a Japanese folk tale that is related by three narrators, each character telling what
what seems to be a separate unrelated tale of their life? Toward the end of the story, it is obvious that each narrator was talking about the same experience that they had all gone through.
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)frazzled
(18,402 posts)A famous film by Akira Kurosawa, and based on a story:
The film is known for a plot device which involves various characters providing alternative, self-serving and contradictory versions of the same incident. The name of the film refers to the enormous city gate of Kyoto.[1]
raccoon
(31,110 posts)KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)an amazing, long career.
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)But, it's nice to know that there are others who aren't intimidated by subtitles.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)Who is perhaps my favorite of all the classic Japanese filmmakers.
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)Ugetsu and The Life of Oharu.
I like Ozu especially because of his subtlety. He portrays powerful emotions without the need of smashed furniture, car crashes, or murders. He reminds me of Kieslowski as a director. Both leave you thoughtful rather than dazzled.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)Like Osaka Elegy and Sisters of the Gion.
Of Kieslowski, I consider The Decalogue (I saw all ten episodes in the early 90s) among the most memorable works I've seenthe ; but was not as knocked out by the Three Colors trilogy.
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)I've seen both Osaka and Sisters and enjoyed both immensely.
And, I agree about the Three colors...but they were still far superior to most.
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)hfojvt
(37,573 posts)First Archie told the story of what happened, then Mike did, and finally Edith described the same incident.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)msanthrope
(37,549 posts)el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)Episode 11 according to wikipedia.
Bryant