Just wondering if they also used the Kabuki-framing of scenes as a "distancing technique" in the ballad's most recent incarnation.
shareNo, the later film was pretty straight-forward and very realistic. You should see it, it's great. I just ordered this one, which I haven't seen before; can't wait to watch it!
shareNo, as I remember the remake is very realistic and extremely boring. The original is, in my opinion, a ten times better film. Absolute masterpiece, especially, in terms of cinematography.
shareThe "remake" (or otherwise the re-adaptation of the source material that is the novel) is the better film as it is far more fleshed out in terms of plot, sub-plots and characters. It also uses a far more realistic approach in telling this story, not to mention an inclusion of some considerably dark thematic-material and humor.
I very much enjoy the original film also, which is particularly beautiful to look at and I adored the transitions between different scenes.
1958 film - 8/10
1983 film - 10/10
"Bars during the day are like women without make-up"
Ha! "remake".
shareHaven't seen it yet, but it appears the remake is one of the films on the "1001 movies you must see before you die" list. Might be interesting. This one dragged a little though.
shareI prefer Kinoshita's version. It's a lot more emotionally upsetting and the music is fantastic.
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