The Stage 32 Videos: Samurai

A History of Japanese Samurai Cinema

Samurai movies and cinema have captivated audiences both in Japan and internationally for over 100 years. With their rich historical and cultural stories, it's not hard to understand why! In this video I'll be talking about the history of Japanese samurai cinema and its progression over the decades.

UKON IL SAMURAI (2016) - TRAILER | AURORA VISION

Giappone / Italia / 2016 / Lia G. Beltrami The story of Takayama Ukon, a noble samurai who converted to Christianity. The film follows its spiritual journey, the parallel between the way of the sword and the way of the cross, images of Japan and its beauty, mystery and spirituality.

American Mishima Web Series Episode III

Episode 3: Author Louis Edward Rosas decodes the American Mishima Samurai short story Hatamoto.
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