Utamaro and his Five Women

March 194695 minutes
Independent

Often regarded as his most autobiographical work, Mizoguchi's film is based on the life of a prominent 18th Century artist and his complex relationships with the women who inspired him. © Artificial Eye 2012
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Audio Language
Japanese
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English
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95 minutes

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