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The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

金閣寺1976

Overview

The story takes place during the end of the Pacific War and the aftermath period and it focuses on Mizoguchi, who is the son of a Buddhist Priest. When his father dies, he’s sent to the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. Mizoguchi is physically unattractive and becomes, in some way, jealous of the beautiful Temple that he loves so much.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 17, 1976
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Cinematography
Fujio Morita
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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