The ballad of Narayama /
In a village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 is banished to the top of Mt. Narayama to die, so as not to be a burden on the village and bring disgrace upon their family. Orin is 69 and despite being in good health, her time is coming. First, though, she has things to do and a score to settle.
| Uniform Title: | Narayamabushi kō (Motion picture : 1983) |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
| Other Authors: | , , , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Language Notes: | Japanese dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Published: |
[United States] :
AnimEigo,
2008.
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| Edition: | Widescreen ed. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | In a village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 is banished to the top of Mt. Narayama to die, so as not to be a burden on the village and bring disgrace upon their family. Orin is 69 and despite being in good health, her time is coming. First, though, she has things to do and a score to settle. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as motion picture in 1983. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; region 1; NTSC; anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen; dual layer format. |
| Audience: | MPAA Rating: Not rated. Suggested rating: 18+ |
| Awards: | Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, 1983 |
| ISBN: | 1565675029 9781565675025 |