
Kwaidan
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This 1964 Japanese anthology film, directed by Masaki Kobayashi, is a visually stunning adaptation of Lafcadio Hearn’s collection of Japanese ghost stories. The film is divided into four distinct segments, each exploring themes of the supernatural and the eerie beauty of traditional Japanese folklore. Notable for its striking cinematography and hauntingly atmospheric score, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The cast includes renowned actors such as Tatsuya Nakadai and Rentarō Mikuni, who deliver compelling performances. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:3h 3min
Views:1601
Release:1965
Release Date:1965-01-06
Genre:Best Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Folk Horror, Horror
Director:Masaki Kobayashi
Actors:Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto, Kenjiro Ishiyama, Kenzô Tanaka, Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Otome Tsukimiya, Ranko Akagi, Rentarô Mikuni, Yoshiko Ieda
Country:Japan
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 5 wins & 2 nominations total
Budget:350,000,000
TMDB:7.7
Rotten Tomatoes:91%
FilmAffinity:7.7
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