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The Morning Sun Shines is an intriguing blend of narrative and reality, crafted by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina in 1929. It's a film that wrestles with the everyday life of a reporter, showcasing not just the dramatization but also the gritty processes of newspaper production. The atmosphere feels authentic, almost like a time capsule of journalistic life in the late ’20s. The surviving 25 minutes give you a taste of Mizoguchi's early style, with practical effects that feel refreshingly raw. The pacing is a bit uneven, but that just adds to its charm. Performances, although simple, resonate with sincerity. It’s a rare glimpse into the era’s filmmaking that always piques my curiosity.
Surviving footage only 25 minutes longCombines drama with documentary elementsProvides insight into late 1920s journalism
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