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Subject: [Japanese] Onibaba - Kaneto Shindō (1964) Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:19 am
Onibaba From Kaneto Shindō
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As a feudal war rages in 14th-century Japan, those left behind are struggling to survive. The wife and the mother of a soldier make their meager living by preying upon hapless samurai who come their way, killing them and selling their armor for food. When a friend of the soldier returns to the women's hut, they learn the fate of their soldier, and are forced to deal with this survivor. Tensions build as the young widow gives in to her loneliness, and the older woman fears abandonment, feels jealousy, and plots revenge
Another fascinating Japanese movie from the 60's. It has lots of cimilarities with Suna no onna, same hypnotising atmosphere This movie seems to be totally out of time! Beautifull black and white images, tense story when you expect every seconds something to happen, excellent psychology of the characters, brilliant sound work! Loved it!
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