Meiko KAJI Unchained

  • A lecture by Dr. Tom Mes
  • Friday, June 1, 15:00 Mousonturm Studio 1
  • Duration: approx. 1,5 hours
  • Lecture in English
  • Free admission

With LADY SNOWBLOOD and FEMALE PRISONER SCORPION, Meiko KAJI became an icon of 1970s Japanese action cinema. But the shadow of these monumental films hides a long and diverse career that we know little about: from playing love-struck teens in the 1960s, via hard-edged gamblers in yakuza films, to becoming a versatile and award-winning dramatic actress in films by master directors. Dr. Tom Mes, author of “Unchained Melody: The Films of Meiko Kaji”, takes you on an audio-visual journey through the fascinating career of this enigmatic, powerful, and iconic actress.

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