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The Ceremony

1971 · 123 min · Director: Nagisa Ōshima

The Ceremony (1971) is a drama film, directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It stars Kenzō Kawarasaki and Atsuko Kaku. The 123-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

Cast
Kenzō Kawarasaki Kenzō Kawarasaki A Atsuko Kaku Atsuo Nakamura Atsuo Nakamura Nobuko Otowa Nobuko Otowa Hōsei Komatsu Hōsei Komatsu Rokkō Toura Rokkō Toura

What The Ceremony Is About

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

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What is The Ceremony about?

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

Where can I watch The Ceremony?

The Ceremony is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Ceremony?

The Ceremony runs for 123 minutes (2h 3m).

When did The Ceremony come out?

The Ceremony was released in 1971.

Who directed The Ceremony?

The Ceremony was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

Who stars in The Ceremony?

The Ceremony stars Kenzō Kawarasaki, Atsuko Kaku, Atsuo Nakamura, Nobuko Otowa.

What is The Ceremony's rating?

The Ceremony holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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