Where to start with Kenji Mizoguchi
Kenji Mizoguchi has 20 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.
Sansho the Bailiff
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Ugetsu
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
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Chikamatsu Monogatari
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Street of Shame
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The Life of Oharu
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The Downfall of Osen
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A Geisha
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The Straits of Love and Hate
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The Water Magician
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The Woman in the Rumor
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Miss Oyu
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