The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
Masaki Kobayashi / JP, 1961 / 196 min.
One-off, complete screening of the trilogy The Human Condition. This compelling, stunning film epic follows a man attempting to rise above a corrupt system. One of the most overwhelming film experiences in Japanese cinema.
In this epic conflict drama, a pacifist is forced to constantly weigh his principles against the harsh realities of war. Over almost ten hours, The Human Condition follows well-meaning but naïve Kaji, played by Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai, as he develops from labour camp guard to soldier in the Imperial army to Soviet prisoner of war.
Details
Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Production year
1961
Country
JP
Original title
Ningen no joken
Length
196 min.
Language
Japanese
Subtitles
ENG
Format
35mm
Part of
Shochiku 100
Yasujiro Ozu, Masaki Kobayashi, Takeshi Kitano: the masters of Japanese cinema. But did you know that their work was made possible by Shochiku? In 2022 Eye is marking over one hundred years of one of Japan’s oldest, and largest, film companies.
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