Twenty-Four Eyes
Twenty-Four Eyes (1954) is a drama film, directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. It stars Hideko Takamine and Hideki Gôko. The 156-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What Twenty-Four Eyes Is About
Known in Japanese as Nijushi no hitomi, Twenty-Four Eyes is adapted from Sakae Tsuboi's 1952 novel, following twelve students and their teacher in a poor Japanese village from 1928 to 1946 as historical events and personal loss reshape their lives. The Shochiku production opened on September 15, 1954, and was named Best Japanese Film of the year by Kinema Junpo magazine, beating out Seven Samurai, while also winning the Mainichi Film Award and a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Who it's for: anyone curious about one of the most emotionally devastating Japanese dramas of its era, showing how World War II upended ordinary lives through a village school. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, easily forgotten drama, since the film carries a heavy emotional weight.
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What is Twenty-Four Eyes about?
Known in Japanese as Nijushi no hitomi, Twenty-Four Eyes is adapted from Sakae Tsuboi's 1952 novel, following twelve students and their teacher in a poor Japanese village from 1928 to 1946 as historical events and personal loss reshape their lives. The Shochiku production opened on September 15, 1954, and was named Best Japanese Film of the year by Kinema Junpo magazine, beating out Seven Samurai, while also winning the Mainichi Film Award and a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
Where can I watch Twenty-Four Eyes?
Twenty-Four Eyes is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Twenty-Four Eyes?
Twenty-Four Eyes runs for 156 minutes (2h 36m).
When did Twenty-Four Eyes come out?
Twenty-Four Eyes was released in 1954.
Who directed Twenty-Four Eyes?
Twenty-Four Eyes was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
Who stars in Twenty-Four Eyes?
Twenty-Four Eyes stars Hideko Takamine, Hideki Gôko, Itsuo Watanabe, Makoto Miyagawa.
What is Twenty-Four Eyes's rating?
Twenty-Four Eyes holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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