In 16th-century feudal Japan, the daughter of Japanese tea ceremony master falls in love with a Christian lord and samurai who is already married. She tries to remain faithful even as she marries a merchant and later becomes the shogun’s concubine.
Sunday, May 29, at 4:00 pm
The Films of Kinuyo Tanaka
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OGIN-SAMA
Japan, 1962, Kinuyo Tanaka
In 16th-century feudal Japan, Ogin, the daughter of Japanese tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu, falls in love with Ukon Takayama (Tatsuya Nakadai), a Christian lord and samurai who is already married. Ogun tries to remain chaste and faithful to Ukon even as she marries a wealthy merchant and later becomes the shogun’s concubine. Kinuyo Tanaka’s final film as a director (her second in both color and Cinemascope) is another historical saga told from a feminine perspective. Cleveland revival premiere. Subtitles. DCP. 102 min. Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8. No passes or twofers. www.janusfilms.com/films/2056
Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8.
No passes or twofers.
Advance tickets advised.
Important Covid requirement. All Cinematheque moviegoers must wear a mask for the duration of their visit. Learn more under the “Face Coverings” section at cia.edu/covid. As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute’s annex lot and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here for a map.
2022/05/29 - 2022/05/29
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
