The Moving Image Source Calendar is a selective international guide to retrospectives, screenings, festivals, and exhibitions.
Descriptions are drawn from the calendars of the presenting venues.
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Tomu Uchida: Discovering a Japanese Master
April 11-30, 2008 at
BAMcinématek
, New York
BAMcinématek is proud to present the first New York retrospective of the long overlooked Japanese director Tomu Uchida, whose name translates to "spit out dreams." Uchida's films from the 20s and 30s possess a leftist social commentary, while his post-war work reveals a strong genre stylist with no immediately discernible themes, much like many golden-age Hollywood directors. Uchida effortlessly directed chamber dramas, comedies, and samurai epics, often in color, and with a forward-looking dose of irony. This could be your only chance to view these exceptionally rare films.
Featured Works:
Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955); Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka (1959); A Fugitive From the Past (1964); History of Crab Temple (1924); A Hole of My Own Making (1955); The Mad Fox (1962, pictured); The Master Spearman (1960); The Outsiders (1958); Policeman (1933); Twilight Saloon (1955); Yoshiwara: The Pleasure Quarter (1960)
Related Articles:
A Fine Madness by Mark Asch posted Jun. 19, 2008
