Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Name: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Rating: 7.823

On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.

1985·Directed by Paul Schrader·4.3·2h 1m

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Drama Japan United States of America

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima told in four parts. The first three parts relate events in three of his novels: The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko’s House, and Runaway Horses. The last part depicts the events of 25th November 1970.

Recommended by 6 People

“What a great Mishima DVD—and the commentary track. Immediately started the movie again and watched it all the way through with Paul Schrader. This has always been one of my favorites of his.”

Wes Anderson

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

“It's structurally one of the most sophisticated films ever written and shot.”

Joachim Trier

Director

“We need to shout out to Eiko Ishioka who designed this film she's completely one-of a kind Visionary bright colors skewed angles.”

Hari Nef

Actor

“It's almost definitely the best film he ever made. I mean, what he's doing with artifice here, what he's doing with structure — it's really brilliant.”