#298: SUZUKI, Seijun: Gate of Flesh (1964)
SUZUKI, Seijun (Japan)
From the novel by Taijirô Tamura.
The Extras
The Booklet
Ten-page booklet featuring an essay by noted Asian-cinema critic Chuck Stephens.
Commentary
None.
Video interview
Gate of Flesh [1964]
Spine #298
DVD
DVD
In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post-World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh (Nikutai no mon), visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and pulp drama, shot through with brilliant colors and raw emotions.
90 minutes
Color
Color
Monaural
in Japanese
2:35:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2005
Director/Writers
From the novel by Taijirô Tamura.
Screenplay by Gorô Tanada.
Seijun Suzuki was 41 when he directed Gate of Flesh.
The Film
Other Suzuki films in the Collection:
Eclipse Series 17: Take Aim at the Police Van (1960)
#268: Youth of the Beast (1963)
#299: Story of a Prostitute (1965)
Eclipse Series 17: Take Aim at the Police Van (1960)
#268: Youth of the Beast (1963)
#299: Story of a Prostitute (1965)
The Film
The Extras
The Booklet
Ten-page booklet featuring an essay by noted Asian-cinema critic Chuck Stephens.
Commentary
None.
Video interview
With director Suzuki and production designer Takeo Kimura.
Stills gallery
Stills gallery
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