The Burmese Harp (rewatch)
Posted by martinteller on April 29, 2007
I still think this is a moving and accomplished film, but on the second viewing it struck me that far too much time is wasted on Mizushima’s unit wondering where he is and getting into this repetitive “is he or isn’t he?” discussion about the mysterious monk (to which the audience already knows the answer). This time would have been better spent exploring Mizushima’s spiritual transformation. I will also say, once again, that what we really need is a Region 1 DVD release of Ichikawa’s masterpiece An Actor’s Revenge. Rating: 8
