Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay
(2015-10-18)
2015-10-18 • Documentary • 1h 24m
Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay (2015-10-18)
2015-10-18 • Documentary • 1h 24m
Overview
Veteran director Nakajima Sadao examines the appeal, background, context and transition of chambara, or period sword-fighting and samurai films, in Kyoto. Not only interviews with actors, choreographers and critiques are included, but the director orchestrates an original chambara scene for the documentary.
Overview
Veteran director Nakajima Sadao examines the appeal, background, context and transition of chambara, or period sword-fighting and samurai films, in Kyoto. Not only interviews with actors, choreographers and critiques are included, but the director orchestrates an original chambara scene for the documentary.
