Pitfall

March 1, 2009
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The ghost of a miner killed by a mysterious stranger stays on because he can’t understand the reason for his death. Based on a novel by Kobo Abe, ATG-co-founder Teshigahara’s first feature film is a surreal and atmospheric study of alienation, moral descent and spiritual bankruptcy.

1962, 97 min., 35mm, b&w. Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. With Hiroshi Igawa, Kazuo Miyahara and Kanichi Omiya. Print courtesy of Janus Films.

Read Pitfall article by Yomota Inuhiko (PDF)

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

Tickets
$11/$7 Japan Society members, students & seniors

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  • Sunday, March 1, 2009
  • 3:00 pm