I've seen other works by director Kon Ichikawa, but this stands out in its artistry.
Yukinojo is "onnakata" - an actor who plays a part of a woman, but he's also a master swordsman. The facade of being an actor is a cover to approach his sworn enemies who've lead to the death of his parents. He succeeds in approaching his arch enemies, but he's not going to kill them with his swordsmanship, instead he resorts to deception.
Acting and cinematography is one of the best I've seen in samurai movies from Japan. This was made in the golden age of samurai movies, and it shows. Plot has many subplot supported by luminaries of Japanese cinema. There isn't a spot of imperfection in this movie.
Style is somewhat dated by todays standards, but its artistry is stunning.
A masterpiece of samurai movie.
Yukinojo is "onnakata" - an actor who plays a part of a woman, but he's also a master swordsman. The facade of being an actor is a cover to approach his sworn enemies who've lead to the death of his parents. He succeeds in approaching his arch enemies, but he's not going to kill them with his swordsmanship, instead he resorts to deception.
Acting and cinematography is one of the best I've seen in samurai movies from Japan. This was made in the golden age of samurai movies, and it shows. Plot has many subplot supported by luminaries of Japanese cinema. There isn't a spot of imperfection in this movie.
Style is somewhat dated by todays standards, but its artistry is stunning.
A masterpiece of samurai movie.