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Yasuzo Masumura, extasy and agony


A precursor of the Japanese New Wave, Yasuzo Masumura directed over fifty films. Saturated images, unapologetic graphic violence, subversion; Lumière will screen a trio of major films by this cult director, restored in 4K. Fans can also look forward to the rerelease of seven Masumura films on video in October and in movie theatres in the spring of 2025 thanks to The Jokers Films.


Screenings


A Wife Confesses by Yasuzo Masumura (Tsuma wa kokuhaku suru, 1961, 1h32)
A young woman (Ayako Wakao) goes on trial for killing her stern, much older husband in a mountain accident... An unflinching portrait of a woman crushed by the patriarchal codes of Japanese society.
Institut Lumière (Villa) Sat 12 7:30pm | Institut Lumière (Villa) Sat 12 7:45pm | Pathé Bellecour Sun 13 4:45pm | UGC Confluence Wed 16 1:30pm

Swastika by Yasuzo Masumura (Manji, 1964, 1h31)
Sonoko is married to a prominent lawyer, but falls madly in love with Mitsuko, a young female student. However, Mitsuko also has a lover of her own... A plunge into the heart of intimacy where seduction, jealousy and manipulation will disrupt the lives of this amorous quartet.
UGC Confluence Mon 14 4:45pm | Institut Lumière (Villa) Thu 17 6:15pm | Institut Lumière (Villa) Thu 17 6:30pm

The Blind Beast by Yasuzo Masumura (Moju, 1969, 1h24, Prohib. ages -16)
A blind sculptor kidnaps a young model in order to use her body to create a statue. Although at first, she tries to escape, she gradually becomes attracted to her captor... An explosive mix of horror and eroticism, the film escapes all confines of realism.
Institut Lumière (Hangar) Mon 14 10pm | UGC Confluence Thu 17 7:15pm

 



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