Darkness on the razor's edge

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Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi made around 80 films, most of which feature woman protagonists. He first became known in the western world through the 1952 film 'The Life of Oharu,' for which he won an award at the Venice Film Festival. His style is characterized by long takes, with close-ups and quick cutting being rarely seen in his films. The main influences on his work were Japanese painting and printmaking and Noh theatre. His films frequently reflect the difficult circumstances of his youth.

Mizoguchi, Kenji

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King of the hooligan element

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Filmmaker Alan Clarke, who died in 1990, had a clear loathing of authority, and often came across as belligerent. However, he is now gaining acclaim, particularly for his sympathy with those on the periphery of society. He was a pioneer of very direct steadicam filmmaking, but also showed restraint and sensitivity. Some observers now regard him as one of the great British post-war filmmakers, even though he refused to work in conventional ways.

Clarke, Alan

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The man who listened to Britain

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The influence of Humphrey Jennings on filmmaking in the UK is often overlooked. He made a small number of films, mainly shorts, between 1938 and 1945. These had a unique cinematic style and very unusual effects.

Jennings, Humphrey

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