Gion Bayashi


1h 27m 1953

Brief Synopsis

Portrait of a relationship between two Geisha's; one elderly and resigned to her position; the other, younger and increasingly disenchanted with what the ancient art has become in modern, industrial culture.

Film Details

Also Known As
Geisha, A
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1953
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films; New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Portrait of a relationship between two Geisha's; one elderly and resigned to her position; the other, younger and increasingly disenchanted with what the ancient art has become in modern, industrial culture.

Film Details

Also Known As
Geisha, A
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1953
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films; New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States on Video December 15, 1993

Released in United States Winter December 1978

Completed in 1953.

Released in United States 1996 (Shown in Berkeley, CA (Pacific Film Archive) as part of program "Mizoguchi" September 6 - October 20, 1996.)

Released in United States 1996 (Shown in New York City (Film Forum) as part of program "Mizoguchi" September 20 - October 24, 1996.)

Released in United States Winter December 1978

Released in United States on Video December 15, 1993