On special today for 20% off: Order the CLV for $39.96 Japan 1956 bw 116 min. Director: Kon Ichikawa CLV: $49.95 - available            1 disc, catalog # CC1314L VHS: available from Home Vision Cinema A Japanese soldier fighting in Burma during World War II volunteers to convince a group of guerrillas to surrender. When the mountain fighters are killed, the soldier disguises himself as a Buddhist monk as he tries to return safely to his unit. Acting out the monk's role, he finds his opinions of war and human nature gradually changing. A moving anti-war drama, The Burmese Harp was a prize-winner at the Venice Film Festival for Kon Ichikawa. Clips | In Depth | Index of Films Buy CLV | View Items | Checkout Ordering Information | Criterion | Home Vision