Question 1

Which Academy Awards category was Portrait of Chieko submitted for?

Accepted Answer

It was Japan's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 40th Academy Awards in 1968.

Question 2

Who plays the titular character Chieko Takamura?

Accepted Answer

Shima Iwashita portrays Chieko Takamura.

Question 3

What internal conflict drives Chieko's story in the film?

Accepted Answer

After a series of family hardships, Chieko cannot confide in her husband, and the pain she carries begins to weigh heavily on her sanity.

Question 4

Which poet and sculptor is the husband in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kotaro Takamura, played by Tetsurô Tanba, is the poet and sculptor who marries Chieko.

Question 5

Who directed Portrait of Chieko?

Accepted Answer

Noboru Nakamura directed the film.

Portrait of Chieko

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