Part of our Japanese Theatre Series.
Directed by Paul Schrader | USA | 120 mins
In 1985, director Paul Schrader (First Reformed, Cat People) released his long gestating bio pic on controversial Japanese writer, Yukio Mishima. Utilizing a mix of traditional Hollywood storytelling, stunningly choreographed stylized set pieces inspired by Japanese art and film, and a stunning Philip Glass score, Mishima is a marvel. It showcases the vision of not only director Schrader’s underrated talents, but of Yukio Mishima himself. A man whose charismatic personality, provocative talent, life and work all came together in his own lifetime to become a spectacle of public theatre.
-Written by Scott Lang
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Community Partner: Calgary Japanese Community Association
The Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA) is an organization of volunteers, clubs and partnerships that promote Japanese culture in Calgary and the surrounding areas. Although they’ve drastically reduced the amount of programs in their centre during covid, they still actively support a wide variety of activities. The CJCA office is based in the Calgary Nikkei Cultural & Senior Centre located at 2236-29 Street SW in Calgary. Stop by for a visit or to learn more about the organization.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.