Sansho the Bailiff (Sanshô dayû)
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This film is so emotionally depressing but yet uplifting, at the end of the film,I felt like I saw the light in the darkest part of the universe/ or of the human's heart,it's about humanity, I cried my tears. One of the best cinematic experiences in my life, on m... read more
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"SCREENING: 35mm, Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time 2022 DATE: January 26th CINEMA: BFI LOCATION: Southbank"

"FORMAT: 35mm CONDITION: ★★★ NOTES: Screened as part of the Sight and Sound season, printed by the BFI’s National Archive as the National Film Archive. Very worn with two heavy cuts when Anju accompanies a dying Namiji, reels are presented with subtitles projected out of focus and/or with a warm or cool tint. But the print looks strikingly authentic, the picture sharper than most digital restorations; you can tell it was a direct, unfiltered reprint. DATE: January 26th 2023 CINEMA: BFI L"

" Points: 15 Chosen by: Jon (7), Kraven (8) Previous rank: it wasn't selected IMDB top 250 rank: not included"

" Notes: Well, to be honest, even though I did like it, I have to admit that I did struggle a little bit to get into this movie. I mean, it is a beautiful but terribly tragic tale and, sometimes, it felt like a sad poem using film instead of words. Sometimes, I also had the feeling that I was watching a Japanese version of 'Gladiator', except that they removed all the action scenes and replaced them with some really dramatic scenes. Anyway, the best way to describe this movie would be the scene "

" Notes: Well, to be honest, even though I did like it, I have to admit that I did struggle a little bit to get into this movie. I mean, it is a beautiful but terribly tragic tale and, sometimes, it felt like a sad poem using film instead of words. Sometimes, I also had the feeling that I was watching a Japanese version of 'Gladiator', except that they removed all the action scenes and replaced them with some really dramatic scenes. Anyway, the best way to describe this movie would be the scene "

"A whole lot of pathos, suffering, empathy and mercy under one roof. Mizoguchi's method for shooting things in long, elaborately choreographed takes keeps you incredibly engaged. "

" Notes: Well, to be honest, even though I did like it, I have to admit that I did struggle a little bit to get into this movie. I mean, it is a beautiful but terribly tragic tale and, sometimes, it felt like a sad poem using film instead of words. Sometimes, I also had the feeling that I was watching a Japanese version of 'Gladiator', except that they removed all the action scenes and replaced them with some really dramatic scenes. Anyway, the best way to describe this movie would be the scene "

" Notes: Well, to be honest, even though I did like it, I have to admit that I did struggle a little bit to get into this movie. I mean, it is a beautiful but terribly tragic tale and, sometimes, it felt like a sad poem using film instead of words. Sometimes, I also had the feeling that I was watching a Japanese version of 'Gladiator', except that they removed all the action scenes and replaced them with some really dramatic scenes. Anyway, the best way to describe this movie would be the scene "
“Since this movie is a classic, I was quite eager to check it out, especially since it is included in the '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' list. Well, to be honest, even though I did like it, I have to admit that I did struggle a little bit to get into this movie. I mean, it is a beautiful but terribly tragic tale and, sometimes, it felt like a sad poem using film instead of words. Sometimes, I also had the feeling that I was watching a Japanese version of 'Gladiator', except that they removed all the action scenes and replaced them with some really dramatic scenes. Anyway, the best way to describe this movie would be the scene involving the suicide of Anju. Indeed, it is probably the most famous and powerful moment in this movie and it was equally heartbreaking and unforgettable t” read more

" Points: 22 Chosen by: Jon (6), Kraven (9), mirinbuddy (7) Previous rank: it wasn't selected IMDB top 250 rank: -"