My Father
Synopsis
"Father, why did you die?" With this deeply intimate statement of grief, Kubota mourns the death of her father. Video and television are central to her ritual of mourning, and allow her father to assume a presence after death. Kubota and her father, who was dying of cancer in Japan, are seen watching television together on New Year's Eve. The suffering of father and daughter is rendered even more poignant when contrasted with the everyday banality of the pop music and New Year's celebrations on TV. After his death, Kubota weeps alone in front of a video monitor. Awash with tears and personal pain, My Father is a cathartic exorcism of grief, with video serving as witness and memory.
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November 4, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeko Kubota
- Original Title
- My Father
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 16m
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Shigeko Kubota
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Shigeko Kubota
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What is My Father about?
"Father, why did you die?" With this deeply intimate statement of grief, Kubota mourns the death of her father. Video and television are central to her ritual of mourning, and allow her father to assume a presence after death. Kubota and her father, who was dying of cancer in Japan, are seen watching television together on New Year's Eve. The suffering of father and daughter is rendered even more poignant when contrasted with the everyday banality of the pop music and New Year's celebrations on TV. After his death, Kubota weeps alone in front of a video monitor. Awash with tears and personal pain, My Father is a cathartic exorcism of grief, with video serving as witness and memory.
Who directed My Father?
My Father was directed by Shigeko Kubota.
Who stars in My Father?
The principal cast of My Father includes Shigeko Kubota.
When was My Father released and how long is it?
My Father was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 16m.