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The Ceremony

2h 3m1971Nagisa Ōshima
IMDb: 7.3/10
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Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

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Romantic RivalryPatriarchyDysfunctional FamilyPost War JapanDying TraditionsTraditional FamilyCousins In LoveAncestral TraditionsJapanese TraditionSuicide By Poison

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What is The Ceremony (1971) about?

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

Who stars in The Ceremony?

The Ceremony stars Kenzō Kawarasaki (Sakurada Masuo), Atsuko Kaku (Sakurada Ritsuko), Atsuo Nakamura (Tachibana Terumichi), Nobuko Otowa (Sakurada Shizu), Hōsei Komatsu (Sakurada Isamu). The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

How long is The Ceremony?

The Ceremony has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated N/A.

Is The Ceremony worth watching?

The Ceremony holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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