Question 1

Why did Yukio Mishima's family withdraw their cooperation from the film?

Accepted Answer

Mishima's family originally cooperated but withdrew their help when their request to remove the gay bar scene was denied.

Question 2

How does the soundtrack change between the different chapters of Mishima's life?

Accepted Answer

The 1970 contemporary scenes use strings and percussion, flashbacks use only strings, and the stylized novel scenes feature a full orchestra.

Question 3

What controversy surrounded the Japanese financing of the film according to director Paul Schrader?

Accepted Answer

Schrader claims Japanese financiers provided half the budget through Fuji Television and Toho-Towa, but they later tried to pull out due to pressure from Mishima's widow and still deny financing it.

Question 4

What are the two different narration versions of the film?

Accepted Answer

One version has English narration by Roy Scheider, while another has Japanese narration by Ken Ogata with additional scenes added by director Paul Schrader.

Question 5

Which major film festivals has Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at Cannes Film Festival (1985), Telluride Film Festival (1984), San Sebastián International Film Festival (2019), Locarno International Film Festival (1985), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2000).

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