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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How long is The Ceremony?
The Ceremony has a runtime of 2h 3m (2 hours and 3 minutes).
Who directed The Ceremony?
The Ceremony was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and released in 1971.
What genre is The Ceremony?
The Ceremony is a Drama film (1971).
Who stars in The Ceremony?
The cast of The Ceremony includes Kenzō Kawarasaki, Atsuko Kaku, Atsuo Nakamura, Nobuko Otowa, Hōsei Komatsu.
What is the TMDB rating for The Ceremony?
The Ceremony has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 42 votes.