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June 02, 2023
Mizoguchi is one of the most lauded classic Japanese directors, but he hasn't managed to wow me yet. Sisters of the Gion isn't changing any of that. It's a typical '30s flick, characterized by endless dialogues and static cinematography, exactly the opposite of what I want in a good film.
Furusawa is a banker who went bankrupt. He lost his possession, his wife left him and he ended up in the Gion district. He tries to hook up with Umekichi, a geisha who takes pity on the man, but Omocha, Umekichi's sister, isn't too pleased with his advances. She does everything in her power to keep the two apart.
The performances aren't great, the cinematography is bland and uninviting and the conversations overpower the drama, which is pretty basic to begin with. It's short for sure, but with hardly anything of interest present that's only a meager comfort. My struggle with Mizoguchi continues.