# Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters — Criterion Collection DVD

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters from the Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD directed by Paul Schrader. It combines dramatizations of Yukio Mishima’s writings with accounts of his life and the failed 1970 coup, with listed bonus material including a documentary, featurettes and a trailer.

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- Price: 14.98 USD
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 390

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## At a glance

- The story interweaves Mishima’s life, his literary works and the failed coup that ended in his ritual suicide.
- The listing describes Japanese-language film audio with English subtitles, plus English narration tracks and an English audio commentary.
- Listed extras include the 1985 documentary The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima, featurettes and a theatrical trailer.

## Pros

- Two discs are listed, with a feature runtime of two hours and several kinds of bonus material described.
- The film’s structure brings biographical material together with dramatized excerpts from Mishima’s works.

## Specifications

### Format and runtime
- Media format: NTSC
- Runtime: 2 hours
- Color: Color
- Number of discs: 2
### Film and language
- Director: Paul Schrader
- Contributors: Ken Ogata, Paul Schrader
- Audio description: English, Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
### Edition and release
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: January 8, 2019
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing describes Japanese audio with English subtitles, while separate fields give English as the language and list English and Japanese audio description. Confirm the audio and subtitle options if they are important to your setup.

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Yukio Mishima, Japanese cinema or biographical films with stylized literary sequences.
- DVD collectors seeking a Criterion Collection edition with listed supplemental material.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or a confirmed English-dubbed feature presentation.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with comments praising the film and its visual quality. One reported response describes the film as compelling even on repeat viewing, and another highlights the cinematography and blend of factual detail with stylized sequences. That appreciation aligns with the film’s described mix of biography and dramatized literary material, though aggregate ratings do not establish how every viewer will respond.
- Positive themes: Customer comments praise the film and its visual quality, including its cinematography.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the film about?
It combines scenes based on Yukio Mishima’s major works with accounts of his life and the failed 1970 coup.
### What bonus material is listed?
The listing names The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima \(1985\), featurettes, a theatrical trailer and audio commentary.
### What language and subtitle information is provided?
The description specifies Japanese audio with English subtitles and also mentions English narration tracks. Other listing fields give English as the language and list English and Japanese audio description, so confirm the options you need.
### How many discs are included?
The product details list two discs.

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