The Hidden Fortress Good Morning

Two lesser-known works by two of Japan's most-revered directors, Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu.

Second feature start time: 9:30. Akira Kurosawa's rousing The Hidden Fortress is a spectacular period epic involving feudal warlords, innocent farmers, and an endangered princess. It's an often-acknowledged influence on films as diverse as Star Wars and the anime Princess Mononoke. Starring Toshiro Mifune. (1958; 139 mins.)

Good Morning, Yasujiro Ozu's lightly satirical portrait of family life in consumerist Japan, focuses on two spoiled young boys who take a vow of silence when their parents refuse to buy them a new TV set. (1959; 93 mins.)


support credits

The 2004ñ05 film/video season is presented with support from the Rohauer Collection Foundation and the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation.

Contemporary films, international films, and visiting filmmakers are presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.