Question 1

Why was the release of 'I Was Born, But...' delayed by many months?

Accepted Answer

Shochiku Studio's Shirô Kido felt the movie's story was too dark in tone, causing the delay.

Question 2

Which prestigious Japanese film ranking includes 'I Was Born, But...'?

Accepted Answer

The film is included in Kinema Junpo Critic's Top 200 best Japanese films of all time.

Question 3

What Criterion Collection series features 'I Was Born, But...'?

Accepted Answer

It's included in Eclipse Series 10, 'Silent Ozu: Three Family Comedies,' part of the Criterion Collection.

Question 4

Which festivals have screened 'I Was Born, But...'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1979 and the New York Film Festival in 2003.

Question 5

What award did 'I Was Born, But...' win upon its release?

Accepted Answer

The film won Kinema Jumpo's first prize the year it was released.

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