Title: Memorably tragic
Product review: Sansho the Bailiff projects a bleak and depressing view of medieval Japan. The director Kenji Mizoguchi was masterful, providing an authentic and unforgettable immersion into feudal Japan. This Japanese folktale describes the kinds of sacrifices that may have been required to overcome some of humanity's basest instincts, and a sad and mesmerizing story it is. The acting is wonderful, and the music excellent. There are a number of scenes that would likely be startlingly beautiful if shot in color, but fit the starkly tragic mood in black and white. Hopefully this great movie will soon be restored and transferred to DVD. Highly recommended.
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