Akira Kurosawa's Madadayo

Author

Akira Kurosawa

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN)

Performers

Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Winstar TV & Video, c2001.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Set in postwar Japan, the film follows the last two decades in the life of Hyakken Uchida, a free spirited writer and teacher, highlighted by his relationship with his students who venerate him in his old age.

Notes

DVD format.

Videodisc release of the 1992 motion picture.

Not rated.

Based on the literary works of Hyakken Uchida.

In Japanese with optional English subtitles.

From container: The final film by Japan's master filmmaker.

Special features include: Interactive menus ; scene access ; filmographies ; subtitle control ; storyboard illustrations ; trailer ; weblink.

Kalamazoo Film Society featured film.