The Mourning Forest (Mogari no Mori)

LONG CUTS | MEET CUTS
Monday, July 7, 6:30 PM

© KUMIE/Celluloid Dreams Production/Visual Arts College Osaka.

"Mogari no Mori" is an extraordinary work.” -Japan Times

2007, 97 min., 35mm. Directed by Naomi Kawase. With Shigeki Uda and Machiko Ono.  NY Premiere.

Grand Prix at Cannes 2007.

Unable to forget the death of her young son, Machiko moves to the backroads of Nara to work at a home for the elderly, where she meets Shigeki, who has been suffering from the loss of his wife for many years. One day, they wander deep into the forest together, hoping to locate her grave. When they lose their way, the two embark upon an unexpected journey through devastating memories and grief, fueled by the forceful energy of the midsummer mountains.

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DOUBLE BILL
Mourning Forest is preceded by a short documentary
Tarachime

2006, 39 min., digital video. Directed by Naomi Kawase.

Kawase documents the birth and upbringing of her own son, as the great aunt who raised her, now 92, suffers from senile dementia and slowly approaches death.

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MEET CUTS!
The opening night screening on July 2 will include an introduction by director Naomi Kawase and will be followed by a Q&A.

The Origin of Naomi Kawase, a highlight of Kawase’s short films will be featured in Short Cuts. Discover the roadmap to Kawase's contemplative filmmaking in The Origin of Naomi Kawase: Part 1 & 2 in SHORT CUTS.

For director's biography, click over to MEET CUTS.

TICKETS:
$11 general / $7 Japan Society members & seniors.
To purchase tickets online, please click "Buy Tickets" above or call the Box Office at (212) 715-1258, Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 6 pm, Weekends 11 am - 5 pm.

Part of JAPAN CUTS - Festival of New Japanese Film.