Five Filosophical Fables
Originally released in 1967. Five Filosophical Fables is a feature film. directed by Donald Richie. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hiroyasu Sasaki, Jiro Yagi, and Miiko Kiinjo
Synopsis
Donald Richie’s classic is, in the words of Yukio Mishima, an outrageous farce, and a pitiless indictment of all our false ‘human’ values. As an allegory of an ‘all-consuming’ Tokyo family cannibalizing each other in a Tokyo park, it attains the highest reaches of black humour.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Filosophical Fables about?
Donald Richie’s classic is, in the words of Yukio Mishima, an outrageous farce, and a pitiless indictment of all our false ‘human’ values. As an allegory of an ‘all-consuming’ Tokyo famil...
Who directed Five Filosophical Fables?
Five Filosophical Fables was directed by Donald Richie.
How long is Five Filosophical Fables?
Five Filosophical Fables has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Five Filosophical Fables released?
Five Filosophical Fables was released on August 14, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Filosophical Fables?
The main cast of Five Filosophical Fables includes Hiroyasu Sasaki, Jiro Yagi, Miiko Kiinjo, Rari Mitsuhashi, Teiiji Endo.