Five Filosophical Fables (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1967, Five Filosophical Fables is a notable film directed by Donald Richie.
What it’s about. Donald Richie’s classic is, in the words of Yukio Mishima, an outrageous farce, and a pitiless indictment of all our false ‘human’ values. As an allegory of an ‘all-consuming’ Tokyo family cannibalizing each other in a Tokyo park, it attains the highest reaches of black humour.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Five Filosophical Fables has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Filosophical Fables page.
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- Where can I watch Five Filosophical Fables (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Filosophical Fables change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Filosophical Fables worth watching?
- Five Filosophical Fables holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.