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This event is in the past.It took place on December 21, 2025 at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.


Mikio Naruse: The Auteur as Salaryman
Downtown Berkeley
Dive into the quiet devastation of Mikio Naruse, a Japanese master who turned everyday struggles into profound cinema. This retrospective spans his career, from backstage dramas to marriage studies, all marked by his invisible artistry.
Japanese cinema retrospective
Auteur showcase
Social realism films
Cinematic masterpieces
Tips
🎬"no happy endings, but incredibly enlightened defeats" (Audie Bock)
🎟️free admission for Berkeley students
Mikio Naruse: The Auteur as Salaryman
Downtown Berkeley


Dive into the quiet devastation of Mikio Naruse, a Japanese master who turned everyday struggles into profound cinema. This retrospective spans his career, from backstage dramas to marriage studies, all marked by his invisible artistry.
Japanese cinema retrospective
Auteur showcase
Social realism films
Cinematic masterpieces
Tips
🎬"no happy endings, but incredibly enlightened defeats" (Audie Bock)
🎟️free admission for Berkeley students
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