The Burmese Harp
Biruma no tategoto / Kon Ičikawa / Japan 1956 / 116 min.
“War is an extreme situation which can change the nature of man. For this reason, I consider it to
be the greatest sin.” Japanese director Kon Ichikawa’s words sound even more urgent after
watching The Burmese Harp, a powerful drama about Japanese soldiers in the last days of World
War II in Asia.
Screenings
Mo 28/07/2025
19:30 - 21:36
Theatre of Moravian Slovakia
Director: Kon Ičikawa / Japan 1956 / 116 + 10 min. / japanese / electronic czech subtitles, english subtitles
Introduction: Michael Málek
Introduction: Michael Málek
Additional info
Directed by:
Kon Ičikawa
Screenplay:
Natto Wadaová
Photography:
Minoru Jokojama
Music:
Akira Ifukube
Cast:
Rentaro Mikuni (kapitán Inuje), Šodži Jasui (Mizušima), Džun Hamamura (Ito), Takeo Naito (Kobajaši), Šundži Kasuga (Maki), Akira Nišimura (Baba), Keišiči Nakahara (Takagi), Tošiaki Ito (Hašimoto)
Awards:
MFF Benátky 1956 – Cena sv. Jiří, Cena OCIC
Oscar 1957(nominace) – nejlepší cizojazyčný film
Oscar 1957(nominace) – nejlepší cizojazyčný film
