Sections 33 through 40 Summary and Analysis

Congenital Defects

Throughout his career, Akira found it next to impossible to control his temper. Even at 70, when he writes this book, Akira has trouble controlling his anger. He is also stubborn and obstinate. When the Army orders Akira to cut a scene in a movie, he refuses. The Army major is just a stubborn. It is finally resolved when the Major drinks Akira under the table. After drinking sake all night at the major's house, Akira finally agrees to cut the scene.

Good People

Another favorite director that Akira works for only a few times is Naruse Mikio. Akira admires his method of building a scene on a series of short shots. Akira also greatly admires the works of directors Fushimizu Shu and Takizawa Eisuke. Fushimizu Shu, a promising young director whose specialty was musicals, dies at a...