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Yukio Mishima (三島 由紀夫, Mishima Yukio), born Kimitake Hiraoka (平岡 公威, Hiraoka Kimitake, 14 January 1925 – 25 November 1970), was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, Shintoist, nationalist, and founder of the Tatenokai (楯の会, "Shield Society").
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a 1985 biographical drama film based on the life and work of Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, directed by Paul Schrader from a screenplay by his brother Leonard and Leonard's wife Chieko Schrader from a story by Paul Schrader and Jun Shiragi.
May 10, 2024 · Mishima Yukio (born January 14, 1925, Tokyo, Japan—died November 25, 1970, Tokyo) was a prolific writer who is regarded by many critics as the most important Japanese novelist of the 20th century. Mishima was the son of a high civil servant and attended the aristocratic Peers School in Tokyo.
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Sep 20, 1985 · A biographical drama film by Paul Schrader about the Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, who committed suicide in 1970 after a failed coup attempt. The film consists of four segments that interweave Mishima's life, his novels, and his last day.
Dec 15, 2007 · A biopic of the Japanese author Yukio Mishima, who committed ritual suicide after leading a private army to overthrow the government. The film explores his life, work and sexuality through four chapters, each inspired by one of his novels.