The Human Condition

Synopsis

LOVE IS THE CONDITION FOR BEING HUMAN The Human Condition is a Japanese epic film trilogy made between 1959 and 1961 The trilogy follows the life of Kaji, a Japanese pacifist and socialist, as he tries to survive in the totalitarian and oppressive world of World War II-era Japan. Taken altogether as a single film, it is 9 hours and 47 minutes long, which includes intermissions, making it one of the longest narrative films ever made.

Cast & Crew

Creator

Masaki Kobayashi

Featured Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Kaji

Michiyo Aratama

Michiko

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