The Inferno of First Love

(Hatsukoi jigokuhen)
Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 PM

The Inferno of First Love © Hani Productions.

Using psychograms of a shy young man traumatized by the sexual abuse of his stepfather and a young nude photo model, Hani employs a heterogeneity of styles that punctuate the complex psycho-sexual exploration of the characters.

1968, 107 min., 16mm, b&w. Directed by Susumu Hani. With Akio Takahashi, Kuniko Ishii and Koji Mitsui. Print courtesy of The Japan Foundation with permission from Hani Productions.

Read The Inferno of First Love article by Mark Nornes (PDF)




Part of the Globus Film Series:
Shinjuku Ecstasy:
Independent Films from the Art Theatre Guild of Japan

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