Kashima Paradise

1973 · 110 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · DIR. Bénie Deswarte, Yann Le Masson

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Overview

This 1973 French documentary explores the conflict between modern values and material comforts in Japan and the more traditional obligations (giri) and culture which are still the real backbone of the society. Among the topics touched on are the Osaka Expo, battles against pollution, and Japanese leftist movements.

Dialogue Timeline — 982 lines

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00:00:04 This film was shot in Japan.
00:07:17 Watch your step, this is the exit.
00:11:53 Sato Sanzo cannot lose!
00:18:16 Please move into the train car.
00:24:05 The time has come to make a decision.
00:28:13 But the work is hard and meticulous.
00:32:47 40% in cash, 60% in new lands.
00:37:47 Omuro, how much is that?
00:40:57 Before, when we had a celebration,
00:46:09 You can't have a roof without a roof party, though.
00:50:37 specify how it must be used.
00:55:32 It's his job, after all.
01:00:33 and your collaboration. We're counting on you!
01:03:18 The communist party gets between 200 and 300 votes.
01:09:01 In place of "zero pollution", "limits to pollution".
01:12:11 But you all know
01:17:04 Two against one, I'm sure to win!
01:19:57 Would you believe it, old Kurosawa came back with dignity at 9:30 am
01:22:28 “Reason thunders in its crater,
01:25:08 it's become an open fight against monopolistic power.
01:27:56 They would be killed as counter-revolutionaries!
01:36:52 and Mitsubishi Oil -- 13 companies in total,
01:41:23 dictated by the fields and the ritual celebrations.
01:44:56 But he ponders, and is starting to understand.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed982
Dialogue density8.9 lines / min
First line00:00:04
Final line01:44:56

Production Record

DirectorBénie Deswarte, Yann Le Masson
LanguageFrench

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