Monday Night Movies: Thirst for Love / “Ai no kawaki” (1967)
Thirst for Love (1967), directed by Nagisa ÅŒshima, is a haunting and provocative exploration of desire, repression, and obsession in postwar Japan. Centered on a young widow trapped in a rigid household, the film slowly peels back layers of emotional restraint to reveal raw, unsettling passions. With its stark visual style and psychological intensity, ÅŒshima’s early masterpiece challenges social norms and confronts the darker corners of love and power.
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST
Free!
