I colori della nebbia

In Saimu (1975-1976), images—that had been kept secret and eventually came into the protagonist’s possession—serve as portals into the inner worlds of an aging woman. The main character, a female writer, undertakes a sort of journey of self-discovery by uncovering the stories behind those visual representations, ultimately leading her to regain voice and a sense of self-determination. This study explores the intricate dialogue between the visual and verbal in Enchi’s narratives, where art and storytelling intertwine to convey the complexities of aging and female subjectivity. By focusing on a work from 1975, generally classified as rōjomono (stories of elderly women), this study highlights how Enchi’s depictions challenge conventional perceptions of aging, offering alternative visions where old women emerge not as passive figures but as dynamic agents of their own narratives.