The Long Darkness | |
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Directed by | Kei Kumai |
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Based on | the novel by Tetsuo Miura [1] |
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Cinematography | Kiyomi Kuroda [1] |
Music by | Teizo Matsumura [1] |
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Distributed by | Toho |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | Japan |
The Long Darkness (忍ぶ川, Shinobu Kawa) is a 1972 Japanese drama film directed by Kei Kumai. [2] The film is about a young couple who get together despite the tragedy that befalls their lives. The film received several year end awards from Kinema Junpo and the Mainichi Film Awards. [3]
The Long Darkness was released theatrically in Japan on 25 May 1972 where it was distributed by Toho. [1] The film saw theatrical release in the United States by Toho International with English subtitles in July 1973. [1] It was entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. [4]
In Japan, Kinema Junpo awarded The Long Darkness with the awards for Best Film, Best Director and Co-Best Screenplay for the year. [1] At the Mainichi Film Award the film won awards for Best Film, Best Actress ( Komaki Kurihara), Best Film Score and Best Sound Recording. [1]