THE NAKED ISLAND (Hadaka no Shima) (1960) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Kaneto Shindo

Written by - Kaneto Shindo

Starring - Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama, Shinji Tanaka

"The tale of a family of four who lead a hard working life on a deserted Japanese island. Not a word is either needed or spoken. In this film Shindo creates a unique poetic vision and portrays life and death in its purest form. Occasionally, its length makes it seem a little over indulgent, but there is no questioning the beauty of the careful photography not is it possible not to admire Shindo for his audacity in creating such a challenging work."

Drama, Japan