The Ceremony

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

Release Date

May 18, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

儀式

Runtime

2h 3min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

SozoshaArt Theatre Guild