The Burmese Harp
The Burmese Harp
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The Burmese Harp (1956)

Not Rated (US) | Japan | Japanese, English, Burmese | 116 min
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa
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Mizushima is a soldier in the Japanese army in Burma in World War II. He's a good soldier and frequently plays his harp to entertain his fellow soldiers. When the war comes to an end, he is asked by the British to go into the mountains to try and convince a Japanese troop to surrender. Given only 30 minutes to convince them, Mizushima is unsuccessful - they would rather die with honor - and the British attack. Deeply affected by what has happened, he becomes a Buddhist monk, traveling the countryside burying the remains of Japanese soldiers. He is unable however to rejoin his brothers-in-arms.

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Awards

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Best Foreign Language Film

Nominated

Golden Lion

Nominated

Release Date

Japan
(part one)
1956-01-21
Japan
(part two)
1956-02-12
Italy
(Venice Film Festival)
1956-08-29
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Burmese Harp
(Original title)
El arpa birmana
Argentina
Não Deixarei os Mortos (A Harpa Birmana)
Brazil
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Parent Guide

Violence & Gore
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate