Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
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A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a 1985 biographical drama film that weaves together dramatizations of three novels by Japanese author Yukio Mishima with a chronicle of the real events surrounding his death on November 25th, 1970. Director Paul Schrader creates an innovative narrative structure that blends fiction and fact to explore Mishima's complex life and artistic legacy. The film is available for streaming and purchase on various platforms.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Ken OgataYukio Mishima
Kenji SawadaOsamu
Bandō Mitsugorō XMizoguchi
Toshiyuki NagashimaIsao
Masayuki ShionoyaMorita
Hiroshi MikamiCadet #1- Junya FukudaCadet #2
Yuu TokuiCadet #3
Junkichi OrimotoGeneral Mashita
Naoko OhtaniMother
Go RijuMishima, age 18-19- Masato AizawaMishima, age 9-14
- Yuki NagaharaMishima, age 5
Kyuzo KobayashiLiterary Friend
Yuki KitazumeDancing Friend
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters — frequently asked
When was Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters released?
The film was released on September 20, 1985.
What is the film about?
The movie combines dramatizations of three of Yukio Mishima's novels with a depiction of the real events of November 25th, 1970, when the renowned Japanese author died, creating a hybrid biographical narrative.
Who directed the film?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was directed by Paul Schrader.
Is this a documentary or dramatization?
It is a drama film that uses both fictional dramatizations of Mishima's literary works and depictions of historical events to tell his story.
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