Machiko Kyō

In this 1966 Japanese film, a man disfigured in an industrial accident receives a lifelike mask to conceal his scars, leading him to explore themes of identity and alienation. Directed…

Set in the red-light district of Tokyo, this poignant drama explores the lives of several women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal pressures. The film…

Set in 12th-century Japan, this visually stunning film follows a samurai named Morito who falls in love with a married woman, Lady Kesa, after saving her during a rebellion. The…

Set in the tumultuous period of civil war in 16th-century Japan, this film follows the intertwined fates of two ambitious peasants, Genjuro and Tobei, who are driven by dreams of…

Set in feudal Japan, this cinematic masterpiece explores the subjective nature of truth through the recounting of a crime from multiple perspectives. The narrative unfolds as a woodcutter, a priest,…