In the Realm of the Senses
Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Place 7, WC2H 7BY London, Chinatown
About
A screening of the controversial 1976 Japanese psychological drama 'In the Realm of the Senses'. It is directed by Nagisa Oshima and stars Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji, Aoi Nakajima and Taiji Tonoyama. Set in 1936 and based on a true incident, it depicts a man and a woman consumed by a transcendent, destructive love amid escalating imperialism and governmental control. Still censored in its own country, it is described as less a work of pornography than of politics, a brave, taboo-breaking milestone.
Written by a model, sources: princecharlescinema.com
Critics
6.8Good
Critics admire the fearless, psychologically aware depiction of intimacy and the leads' committed performances, calling the film bold and stylish. Faults include thin substance beyond the explicit sex, scant historical context, and dialogue that can feel pretentious.
Reviews: ScreenAnarchy, Eye For Film, TMDb
Trailer
Showtimes
Mon 2 Nov
Prince Charles CinemaLeicester Place 7, WC2H 7BY London
Tue 10 Nov
Prince Charles CinemaLeicester Place 7, WC2H 7BY London
Venue
Prince Charles Cinema is in London’s Chinatown.
Leicester Place 7, WC2H 7BY London
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- Nagisa Oshima
- Year
- 1976
- Runtime
- 102 min
