
This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by…
Adventure, Animation • Movie • 1978 • 2h 17m
Starring: Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi
Director: Kon Ichikawa
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The Phoenix
This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by Prince Susano-O and elderly advisor Sumuke, hire Yumihiko of Matsuro to hunt the phoenix so that Queen Himiko, sister of Susano-O can have eteranal life.
Adventure, Animation • Movie • 1978