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
Monday 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
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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)
