The ballad of Narayama [videorecording] / Toei Company Ltd & Imamura Production ; licensed to AnimEigo, Inc ; original story by Shichiro Fukasawa ; screenplay by Shohei Imamura ; directed by Shohei Imamura.
Other Titles: 楢山節考 (Motion picutre : 1983)
Narayamabushi kō (Motion picture : 1983)
楢山節考.
Narayamabushi kō
Edition: Widescreen ed.
Publisher: [United States] : AnimEigo, 2008.
ISBN: 1565675029
9781565675025
Description: 1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject: Rites and ceremonies Japan Drama.
Older people Japan Drama.
Japan Social life and customs Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Performers: Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Takejo Aki, Tonpei Hidari, Seiji Kurasaki.
Target Audience: MPAA Rating: Not rated. Suggested rating: 18+
Notes: Japanese dialogue; English subtitles.
Originally released as motion picture in 1983.
Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, 1983
Summary: In a village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 is banished to the top of Mt. Narayama to die, so as not to be a burden on the village and bring disgrace upon their family. Orin is 69 and despite being in good health, her time is coming. First, though, she has things to do and a score to settle.