A film with the translated title "Ballad of Narayama" was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita in 1958. That Kabuki-influenced film was restored and re-released by Criterion in 2012. Another film with the almost identical translated title "The Ballad of Narayama" was directed by Shôhei Imamura in 1983. It won the Palme D'Or at Cannes.
Both are widescreen, with Japanese audio and good subtitles, and mostly in color.
Unfortunately many references do not clearly distinguish the two versions.
This film is sourced by two books: "Ballad of Narayama/Narayama bushiko" and "The Men of Tohoku", both by Shichir Fukazawa.
The second book "The Men of Tohoku" is also the source for another film, also called "The Men of Tohoku", directed by Ken Ichikawa in 1957.
In a poor 19th century rural Japanese village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 has to climb a nearby mountain to die. An elderly woman is reaching close to her cut-off age during her last days with her family.
What is The Ballad of Narayama rated?
Not Rated
What genre is The Ballad of Narayama?
Drama and Mystery
How many awards has The Ballad of Narayama won?
9 awards
How many awards has The Ballad of Narayama been nominated for?
