Ikiru (1952)

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Opening with a shot of an x-ray, showing the main character's stomach, Ikiru tells the tale of a dedicated, downtrodden civil servant who, diagnosed with a fatal cancer, learns to change his dull, unfulfilled existence, and suddenly discovers a zest for life. Plunging first into self-pity, then a bout of hedonistic pleasure-seeking on the frenetic streets of post-war Tokyo, Watanable - the film's hero - finally finds satisfaction through building a children's playground.

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Classification:

Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Starring:

Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura, Shinichi Himori, Haruo Tanaka, Miki Odagiri, Bokuzen Hidari, Kyoko Seki

Director:

Akira Kurosawa

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	Reviewed by: Jon from Derbyshire
masterpiece Quite possibly the best film ever made. Such a simple story beautifully told. With an excellent yet rather cynical ending. It will haunt you for years.

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Genres:

Classics
Drama

Run Time:
137 Minutes

Subtitles:

English

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:
06/10/2003

Production Year:
1952

Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3

Colour:
B & W

Special Features:

Introduction by Alex Cox
Biographies of Kurosawa and Shimura