My Father
Jan 01, 1975 · 16m
Director
Shigeko KubotaOverview
"Father, why did you die?" With this deeply intimate statement of grief, Kubota mourns the death of her father. Video and television are central to her ritual of mourning, and allow her father to assume a presence after death. Kubota and her father, who was dying of cancer in Japan, are seen watching television together on New Year's Eve. The suffering of father and daughter is rendered even more poignant when contrasted with the everyday banality of the pop music and New Year's celebrations on TV. After his death, Kubota weeps alone in front of a video monitor. Awash with tears and personal pain, My Father is a cathartic exorcism of grief, with video serving as witness and memory.
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What is My Father about?
"Father, why did you die?" With this deeply intimate statement of grief, Kubota mourns the death of her father. Video and television are central to her ritual of mourning, and allow her father to assume a presence after death. Kubota and her father, who was dying of cancer in Japan, are seen watching television together on New Year's Eve. The suffering of father and daughter is rendered even…
When was My Father released?
My Father was released on January 1, 1975.
How long is My Father?
My Father runs 16 minutes.
Who directed My Father?
My Father was directed by Shigeko Kubota.
Who is in the cast of My Father?
The cast of My Father includes Shigeko Kubota.