Throughout the month of August, productions by the Japanese filmmaker will be screened at the UC Extension Center and there will be three performances at the East Extension Center.
From August 1 to September 1, the UC Cultural Extension Department scheduled a cycle entirely dedicated to Akira Kurosawa at the UC Cinema, which is located in the UC Extension Center (Alameda 390), with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. :30 hours and a total of 24 films by the Japanese filmmaker, made between the 1940s and the present.
There will also be three days of parallel exhibitions in the Auditorium of the Eastern Extension Center (Jaime Guzmán 3,300), from August 23 to 25, at 6:30 p.m. All functions are free.
UC Extension Center Programming
The legend of the great Judo (1943,+14)
Tuesday, August 1, 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 p.m.
Sanshiro Sugata is a disciple of a judo master. Throughout his apprenticeship and his fight, he will learn the fundamental principles and values of a philosophy that will allow him to guide his steps in life.
The men who walk on the tiger’s tail (1945,+14)
Tuesday, August 1, 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 p.m.
In medieval Japan, a samurai runs away from his brother. Both he and his bodyguard have to disguise themselves as priests to get through a forest and elude the border guards.
the mad dog (1949, +14)
Wednesday, August 2, hours | Thursday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.
On a hot summer day, a young Tokyo police detective discovers that his gun has been stolen. Reluctant to report her missing, he plunges deeper into the local criminal underworld.
the drunken angel (1949, +14)
Thursday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. | Friday, August 11, 6:30 p.m.
After the war, part of the Japanese population lives in unsanitary conditions. Sanada, an alcoholic surgeon, sets up his clinic where the most disadvantaged live. One night, a young thug asks him to extract a bullet.
Rashomon (1950, +14)
Friday, August 4, 4:00 p.m. | Wednesday August 16, 6:30 p.m.
Three people and a witness have four versions of a rape and murder case in 9th century Japan.
It’s fun (1993, +14)
Monday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. | Thursday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Death constantly visits a retired college professor, who always answers “Not yet.”
live in fear (1995, +14)
Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday, August 8, 4:00 p.m.
Shortly after the end of World War II, Kiiji Nakajima, an old man frightened by the consequences of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, lives obsessed with the idea of building an anti-atomic shelter. However, when he later considers emigrating to Brazil to avoid the nuclear threat, his decision runs into everyone’s misunderstanding.
The Underworld – Donzoko (1957, +14)
Wednesday, August 9, 4:00 p.m.
In a neighborhood of feudal Tokyo, there is a hostel run by Robukei and his wife, where you can find accommodation for little money. People from all social strata live there, who now belong to the lower proletariat: a former policeman, an old artisan, a failed actor, a thief, a prostitute: all of them make up the daily landscape of misery.
Sanjuro (1962, +14)
Thursday, August 10, 4:00 p.m. | Friday, August 18, 6:30 p.m.
Akira Kurosawa’s story about a 19th century samurai who leads a group of swordsmen against a corrupt local governor.
august rhapsody (1991, +14)
Monday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. | Friday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.
A Japanese grandmother amuses and scares her grandchildren by reminiscing about Nagasaki while they wait for a relative to visit.
Jojimbo (1961, +14)
Friday, August 4, 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday, August 16, 4:00 p.m.
In the 19th century, in a still feudal Japan, a samurai arrives in a town where two bands of mercenaries fight each other for control of the territory. Very soon the newcomer shows signs of being an invincible warrior, so the heads of the two gangs try to hire his services.
the hidden fortress (1958, +14)
Thursday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. | Thursday, August 17, 4:00 p.m.
Two medieval misfits help a Japanese warrior and his princess flee with a shipment of royal gold.
scoundrels sleep in peace (1960, +14)
Friday, August 18, 4:00 p.m.
Determined to avenge the death of his father who has committed suicide in the face of a corporate corruption scandal, Nishi falls in love with the daughter of the company’s owner and on the day of the wedding he prepares to unmask the culprits.
I don’t miss my youth (1946, +14)
Friday, August 25, 4:00 p.m.
Yukie, the daughter of a university professor, is shocked when her father is thrown out of his chair for his political teachings, but even more so when her boyfriend is arrested and executed on the charge.
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dreams (1990, +14)
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. | Monday, August 28, 4:00 p.m.
A production that shows the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa and his interpretation of dreams about the environment and the nuclear age.
The new legend of the great Judo (1945, +14)
Tuesday, August 29, 4:00 p.m. | Wednesday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.
Sanshiro Sugata has to face new challenges and fight against increasingly difficult adversaries, but he will not stop learning through martial arts, a philosophy that will allow him to guide his life.
Ka-den came (1970, +14)
Wednesday, August 30, 4:00 p.m.
A group of impoverished misfits live in a Japanese dump and have experiences that are both joyful and discouraging.
Kagemusha: Shadow of the Warrior (1980, +14)
Thursday, August 31, 4:00 p.m.
In medieval Japan ravaged by feudal wars, a common thief is chosen to replace a powerful warlord who has just died.
the seven samurai (1954, +14)
Friday, September 1, 4:00 p.m.
A Japanese village hires seven samurai warriors to fend off a group of bandits in the 16th century.
Ikiru – Vivir (1952, +14)
Tuesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.
A demanding employee decides to do something very important after discovering that he is sick with cancer and is going to die.
Ran (1985, 160’, +14)
Wednesday, August 9, 6:30 p.m.
The sons of a 16th century Japanese warrior fight violently for his throne in this adaptation of King Lear.
The cutest (1944, +14)
Friday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
Several young women work diligently in a factory despite their illnesses and injuries sustained during World War II.
hell of hate (1963, +14)
Monday August 28, 6:30 p.m.
At a crucial moment in his financial life, Gondo, an executive at a major shoe company, receives the news that his son has been kidnapped. The ransom demand is a large amount of money, but Gondo needs it to close a deal that will give him control of the company.
East Extension Center Programming
throne of blood (1957, +14)
Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m.
A samurai warrior has a spiritual encounter and discovers he is destined for glory, but his manipulative wife tries to rush the prophecy and orders him to kill her lord to take his place.
Before the performance, Pablo Corro, head of the Master’s degree in film and audiovisual studies at the UC Institute of Aesthetics, will offer an introduction.
Jojimbo (1961, +14)
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 p.m.
In the 19th century, in a still feudal Japan, a samurai arrives in a town where two bands of mercenaries fight each other for control of the territory. Very soon the newcomer shows signs of being an invincible warrior, so the heads of the two gangs try to hire his services.
Before the performance, Gabriela Guzmán, a student at the Center for Integral Studies of Japan and Graduates in Letters from UC, will make an introduction.
the mad dog (1949, +14)
Friday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
On a hot summer day, a young Tokyo police detective discovers that his gun has been stolen. Reluctant to report her missing, he plunges deeper into the local criminal underworld.
Information: Directorate of Cultural Extension UC.
2023-07-30 18:27:20
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