Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Twenty Four Eyes

Japan Hideko Takamine

Great post war film from 1954 traced the effects of the Depression and WW2 on the folks who stayed home. The story is that of a young teacher and her students and the changes that a tumultuous historical time brought to their lives. Most were bad. Suffering ruled in this film, which used Western music, epic filming techniques, wonderful casting and Japan's most beloved actress to convey...even to a modern viewer...the sad, tragic struggle of the common man.

Unique in cinema history. Unforgettable.

10

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