Rent Ikiru (1952)


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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Ikiru review by Jon from Derbyshire

masterpiece
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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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Rated: 4.0 stars out of 5 from 78 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
Release Date: 06/10/2003
Production Year: 1952
Run Time: 137 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Format: Pal
Colour: B & W

Special Features:

  • Introduction by Alex Cox
  • Biographies of Kurosawa and Shimura
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