The Choice of Hercules
When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the Greek myth of Hercules, focusing on the pivotal moment where he must choose between a life of virtue and a life of pleasure. It visually represents the allegorical tale of Hercules' choice, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil and the path one takes in life.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary exploring a classical myth, 'The Choice of Hercules' is generally appreciated for its concise and visually engaging presentation of a well-known story. It's often used in educational contexts to introduce or reinforce the concepts of virtue and vice as embodied by Hercules' dilemma.
What Reviewers Say
- A brief and effective visual interpretation of the myth.
- Useful for educational purposes in understanding moral choices.
- Lacks in-depth analysis but serves its short format well.
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Fun Fact
The story of Hercules' choice between Virtue and Vice, often called 'The Choice of Hercules,' is an allegory originally presented by the ancient Greek Sophist Prodicus.
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