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.
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.
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