August 12 ~ Ikiru (1952)
140 min., 35mm
Akira Kurosawa, Director
"Over the years I have seen Ikiru every five years or so, and each time it has moved me." -- Roger Ebert
When given a dire prognosis at the doctor's office, a bitter, withdrawn government worker reevaluates his life and takes one final, brave stab at vitality in this heartfelt, triumphant human drama. Japanese with English subtitles.
(Print and permission provided by Janus Films.)
http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/events/film.html
Added by bkerr on June 21, 2005