Japan Synopsis
ある映画監督の生涯 溝口健二の記録
In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.
Other Titles From Kindai Eiga Kyokai
The 1974–1976 Japan Window
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director holds position #23 of 65 Japan films in the 1974–1976 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director premiered alongside 21 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 21 other Japan films in 1975.
The 442nd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 6% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 1th percentile among Japan films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,466 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (46th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Documentary productions specifically: #32 of 50 (top 64%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Kindai Eiga Kyokai |
| Runtime | 2h 30m |
| Release Date | May 24, 1975 |
| IMDb | tt0071163 |