
Patriotism
Directed by Yukio Mishima
Produced by Yukio Mishima Production
A ritualistic, formally austere meditation on love, honor, and death rendered through Noh theater conventions, where intimacy and violence become inseparable.
Two characters on a Noh stage dramatize the rite of love and death of Lieutenant Shinji Takeyama and his wife Reiko.
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Questions people ask
Is Patriotism sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Is Patriotism violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Does Patriotism end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Patriotism easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Patriotism scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Patriotism
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Patriotism
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Patriotism, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Patriotism, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Patriotism, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































