Asako Yoshino

Tange Sazen - Dai-ippen

Ōoka Cases Devil's Image - Part One

A Japanese silent film

Sea Palace

Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the children’s fairy tale Sea Palace was found, now restored by the Kobe Planet Film Archive with the support of IFFR. A sensation for animation lovers.

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.

Bangaku no issho

Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku

Tange Sazen - Dai-ippen

Ōoka Cases Devil's Image - Part One

A Japanese silent film

Sea Palace

Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the children’s fairy tale Sea Palace was found, now restored by the Kobe Planet Film Archive with the support of IFFR. A sensation for animation lovers.

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.

Bangaku no issho

Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku