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Red Beard

Konangal film society presents Red Beard (Akahige). Set in 1825, the plot is weaved around a young doctor (Yuzo Kayama) who comes to a free public clinic, more or less against his will, to work under the famous old doctor Red Beard (Toshiro Mifune). He develops a subplot about a maltreated young girl, who refuses to talk to anyone and who becomes the young doctor’s first real patient. The young doctor becomes sick himself, and old Red Beard subtly encourages the girl to nurse the doctor. By healing him, she is healed; and then she takes upon herself the care of a young thief and pauper in the neighbourhood. One of, legendary Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa’s greatest films, Red Beard reflects the director’s attention to detail and obsession with existential humanism.

Venue: Ashwin Hospital Auditorium

Date: July 5

Time: 5.45 p.m.

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