JOIUCHI: HAIRYO TSUMA SHIMATSU (SAMURAI REBELLION)

1967, Japan

Masaki Kobayashi

Japan, 1725: Samurai Isaburo wants a happy marriage for his son and retirement for himself. Against his will, his son is forced to marry a former mistress of the clan chief. But when the two fall in love, his dreams seem to come true. However, the clan chief soon threatens to destroy the young couple's happiness and forces Isaburo into action. Isaburo (played by actor Toshiro Mifune, known for his work with Kurosawa) and his rebellion against the unjust ruling class of a tyrannical system are depicted in precise images, with accurate rhythm and legendary fight scenes.

Zwei Samurai in traditioneller Kleidung stehen sich mit gezückten Schwertern auf einem grasbewachsenen Feld gegenüber, aufgenommen in Schwarz-Weiß. Der eine stürzt sich nach vorne, während der andere sich zur Verteidigung vorbereitet.
Section: Retrospective
Country: Japan
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Language: japanische OmenglU
Running time: 128min

35 mm