Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), directed by Paul Schrader, is a visually striking biographical film about the controversial Japanese author Yukio Mishima. The movie explores Mishima’s complex life, including his literary achievements, his deep nationalism, and his obsession with beauty and death. The film is divided into four chapters, each representing a significant aspect of his life: his early years, literary career, political beliefs, and his final, dramatic act of seppuku (suicide). Through vivid imagery, symbolism, and Mishima’s writings, the film offers a thought-provoking portrayal of a man caught between tradition and modernity.
