My Review:Sansho the Balif, by Kenji Mizoguchi
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi Mizoguchi (May 16, 1898 – August 24, 1956) is perhaps the most Japanese of Japan's great directors. Kurosawa was known for being influenced by the West, and Ozu known for being a Japanese purist mizoguchi was even more so."His films have an extraordinary force and purity. They shake and move the viewer by the power, refinement and compassion with which they confront human suffering."(Mark Le Fanu Mizoguchi and Japan, London: BFI Publishing, 2005, p.1) The story is written by Fuji Yahiro, Yoshikata Yoda. Cast Cast overview, first billed only: Kinuyo Tanaka ... Tamaki Yoshiaki Hanayagi ... Zushiô