"The Pornographers"
1966
Directed by Shohei Imamura

A dark comedy from the two time Palm d'Or Winner at Cannes, director Shohei Imamura (The Eel and The Ballad of Narayama).  A small-time pornographer who has convinced himself that his films provide a valuable community service is the focus.  "A much seedier and offbeat side of Japanese life than usually can be found on the screen."...Janet Maslin, The New York Times.  "A darkly dazzling, dauntingly ambitious work of both humor and pathos."...Los Angeles Times.  Available in its original widescreen format, remastered with new subtitles.  128 minutes.