Kotobuki Hananomoto

  • Kôji Wakamatsu – Hadaka no kage AKA Naked Shadow (1964)

    Drama1961-1970AsianJapanKoji Wakamatsu

    A drama depicting a girl’s suffering from prenatal radiation damage caused by the atomic bombings. Wakamatsu thematizes all his anger towards war and the atomic bomb, but despite aiming to address societal issues, the film was bashed by the PTA due to a scene of high school girls bathing.Read More »

  • Tetsuji Takechi – Genji monogatari (1966) (HD)

    Drama1961-1970JapanTetsuji Takechi

    Quote:
    Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, has gained renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing the one object of desire he must never obtain: his father’s young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.Read More »

  • Akio Jissôji – Aoi numa no onna AKA Blue Lake Woman (1986)

    1981-1990Akio JissojiAsianHorrorJapan

    Blue Lake Woman tells the story of Nagare, a painter who wanted to commit a lover’s suicide with Mizue, the wife of his friend and patron Takigawa. Growing afraid at the last moment, he doesn’t go through with it – but Mizue sinks to the bottom of Blue Lake. Some time later, Nagare follows an invitation by Takigawa, who claims to have forgiven everything. To Nagare’s shock, Takigawa’s new wife, Ameko, looks exactly like Mizue. While staying as Takigawa’s guest, Nagare becomes haunted by Mizue’s ghost, who wants to be reunited with him at the bottom of Blue Lake…Read More »

Back to top button