Temple of the Wild Geese

This film (drama)Also known as雁の寺，is aJapanProducerwomen sex，At1962Released in year 。The dialogue language isJapanese，Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。

This DVD is a representation of director Yūzō Kawashima's masterpiece starring Fumiko Enin. The abbot, drawn to the sensual body of Satoko, the mistress of the temple's fusuma painter, takes her in after the painter's death. A twisted love-hate drama unfolds as the desires of men and women are observed by a young monk. The original work is a Naoki Prize-winning novel by Bunzo Mizu. The seven works listed—The Woman of Yacchaba, The Vagabond's Diary, Decay, That Night Will Not Be Forgotten, Family Circumstances, Temple of the Wild Geese, and Elegant Beasts—were all starred by Fumiko Enin in just one year, 1962, a peak period for Japanese films. It is truly remarkable to see the impact of that time. The idea of creating a similar body of films with a popular actress in her late twenties is something that seems like a dream nowadays. (Ozu Yasujirō's posthumous work "Sanma no Aji" was also released in 1962.) Enin continued to excel as a leading actress until the decline of Japanese cinema in the late 1960s (up to her mid-30s). The year 1962 marked the peak of her career. It is essential to remember that the "beauty and allure" she possessed were overwhelmingly powerful. Many male viewers likely went to the theater intent on seeing her, thinking that even a risk to their lifespan would be worth it, without a doubt. This work is an adaptation of Bunzo Mizu's bestselling novel, skillfully transformed into film by the legendary duo of director Yūzō Kawashima and screenwriter Kaneto Shindo. The depth of "emotion" captured in this film would not have been realized without Enin's starring role. It's a masterpiece precisely because the expertise of the professionals in the Japanese film industry at that time brilliantly encapsulated it on film. It is not a light story suitable for everyone, but I highly recommend it to those immune to heavy films (though "heavy" here does not carry the political propaganda weight that the Shochiku Nouvelle Vague films exude). While I have focused on Enin, there are certainly many highlights from other cast members like Isamu Kimura, who consistently leaves a refreshing impression.