
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) is a biographical drama film directed by Paul Schrader. The film follows the life of the Japanese author, Yukio Mishima, and his struggles with his sexuality. The film is divided into four chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Mishima's life.
The first chapter, “Beauty and Art”, focuses on Mishima's obsession with beauty and his attempts to capture it in his writing. This chapter also contains some of the most sexually charged moments in the film. In one scene, Mishima is seen in a bathhouse, surrounded by nude men. He is aroused by the sight of the other men and is clearly struggling with his own sexuality. This scene is a powerful representation of Mishima's inner conflict and his struggle to come to terms with his own desires.
The second chapter, “The Temple of the Golden Pavilion”, focuses on Mishima's relationship with his mentor, Kiyoshi Mitarai. This chapter contains some of the most explicit sexual moments in the film. In one scene, Mishima and Mitarai are seen in a passionate embrace, their bodies intertwined. This scene is a powerful representation of the intensity of their relationship and the physical and emotional connection between them.
The third chapter, “Runaway Horses”, focuses on Mishima's attempt to start a coup d'état. This chapter contains some of the most subtle sexual moments in the film. In one scene, Mishima is seen in a room with a group of young men. He is clearly aroused by their presence and is struggling to control his own desires. This scene is a powerful representation of Mishima's inner conflict and his struggle to come to terms with his own sexuality.
The fourth and final chapter, “Patriotism”, focuses on Mishima's final act of seppuku. This chapter contains some of the most emotionally charged moments in the film. In one scene, Mishima is seen in a room with his wife, Yoko. He is clearly aroused by her presence and is struggling to control his own desires. This scene is a powerful representation of Mishima's inner conflict and his struggle to come to terms with his own sexuality.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) is a powerful and emotionally charged film that explores the life of the Japanese author, Yukio Mishima. The film contains some of the most sexually charged moments in cinema and is a powerful representation of Mishima's inner conflict and his struggle to come to terms with his own sexuality.
Men are shown weighing in and showering nude. No frontal nudity, but multiple butts.
A man and woman lie in bed, her breasts exposed. She gets up and her full body is shown, both front and back. She then sits on top of the man, talking about their bodies.
A man visits a prostitute. They are seen in bed after the act. The man is shirtless and the woman is loosely clothed in a kimono.
A woman places a man's hand on her breast, then lies down and exposes her breasts to him. He begins feeling them, then abruptly stops.
A boy sees a picture of Saint Sebastian in a book, naked except for a loincloth. The narrator describes how he had his first erection and began to masturbate (this is not shown).
A man and older woman engage in a sadomasochistic relationship which may disturb some viewers though not graphic
A woman is seen in her bra and a man is seen shirtless.
A doctor asks a man to pull his pants down. No nudity is seen
a man and a woman are shown in bed. Sheets are covering explicit nudity.