SERIES
January 16–18 at the Trylon
According to Errol Morris, Kazuo Hara is “one of the undiscovered geniuses of documentary.” Hara’s work is constantly surprising, confrontational, and infused with a searing anger. Populated by outsiders who stand out in a conformist society, Hara’s films display a righteous fury and unvarnished personal vulnerability like no other.
(1987, 122m, Japanese w/English subtitles) dir Kazuo Hara w/Kenzo Okuzaki, Riichi Aikawa. An aging Japanese veteran (Okuzaki) is set on violently exposing the war crimes of his commanders. Hara’s camera is unflinching as his protagonist relentlessly demands truth. New Restoration! FRI 7:00 SAT 9:00 SUN 3:00
Screenings: January 16 7:00, January 17 9:00, January 18 3:00
(1974, 93m, Japanese w/English subtitles) dir Kazuo Hara w/Kazuo Hara, Miyuki Takeda, Sachiko Kobayashi. Hara’s then wife, feminist Miyuki Takeda, left him to begin a search for self-discovery. Rather than shrink away, Hara began to document her life, which was thrashing at the constraints of society, and to reflect on his own sadness. Unlike almost…
Screenings: January 16 9:15, January 17 7:00, January 18 5:15