Drama / Japan / Japanese with English subtitles / 1958 / 98 min. Filmed almost entirely on cunningly designed studio sets, in brilliant color and widescreen, The Ballad of Narayama is a stylish and vividly formal work from Japan’s cinematic golden age, directed by the dynamic Keisuke Kinoshita. Screening permission courtesy of Criterion. Call 824-1780 to reserve your spot.