Masaki KOBAYASHI (I) 小林 正樹

Kwaidan

怪談

Nippon Retro   ² 

Based on a collection of traditional folk tales, KWAIDAN tells four classical Japanese ghost stories. Surrealist sets, expressive lighting and spectacular colors are combined to create an overwhelming visual experience. Supported by Toru TAKEMITSU’s subtle yet effective score, KOBAYASHI’s flawless directing turns this collection of supernatural tales into a haunting and unforgettable masterpiece.

怪談
Kaidan

Japan 1964

182 minutes

Director
Masaki KOBAYASHI (I)

Script
Yoko MIZUKI based on a narration by Lafcadio Hearn

Cinematography
Yoshio MIYAJIMA

Music
Toru TAKEMITSU

Production
Bungei Production Ninjin Club

Distribution
Toho

Cast
Tatsuya NAKADAI, Rentaro MIKUNI, Keiko KISHI, Michiyo ARATAMA, Katsuo NAKAMURA

About Masaki KOBAYASHI (I)
小林 正樹

Masaki KOBAYASHI was born in Hokkaido in 1916 and died in Tokyo in 1996.

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