"Mikio Naruse captured the massive transformations of Japanese society during and after World War II in nearly 100 films, primarily focusing on the working class."
"Naruse's 1960 masterpiece, When a Woman Ascends the Stairs, portrays the struggle of a young widow in postwar Tokyo, balancing her ambitions and romance."
Mikio Naruse, a Japanese filmmaker lesser-known in the West compared to Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu, created nearly 100 films that reflect the significant transformations of Japanese society post-World War II. His works are notable for their heartfelt dramas centered on the working class, particularly women facing adversity. A retrospective titled Mikio Naruse: The Auteur as Salaryman opens at the Berkeley Art Museum, showcasing Naruse's deep impact on film. His 1960 film When a Woman Ascends the Stairs tells the poignant story of a widow navigating life's challenges in a changing Tokyo.
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