Classic Japanese Cinema Discussion Thread
Jul 11, 2018 5:53:02 GMT
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Post by manfromplanetx on Jul 11, 2018 5:53:02 GMT
The Ninja/Shinobi was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. Trained and highly skilled in various disciplines of martial arts, experts in the art of survival, ninja operatives carried out secret missions, of espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerrilla warfare.
In the upheaval of the Sengoku period (1467-1573), Kyoto the central capital was in ruins during the Onin War, there was a complete erosion of the social order, which devolved into a never-ending cycle of unrest & civil war. During this period mercenaries and spies became very active. An advantage for opposing clans jostling for supremacy, was information recived & the success subversive operations carried out by the Ninja.
As the country unified towards the end of the 17th century, the Ninja faded into obscurity. Their tradition however became a topic of popular imagination and mystery in Japan. Figuring prominently in legend and folklore tales the Ninja is often associated with legendary other worldly abilities such as shape shifting, invisibility, walking on water and control over the natural elements...
Many wonderful films and stories, Classic 60s TV, are inspired by the fascinating black cloaked Ninja's and their legendary tales ..
Sengoku yarô , Warring Clans (1963) Kihachi Okamoto . For his first film in the chambira genre Okamoto presents in his uniquely original vibrant style, his take on Japanese period history, the setting era is the Sengoku period. Opening with a mystical aura, this is a wonderfully entertaining shinobi-eiga film, a key film in the genre. Spectacular location filming, a super stylish blend of action, romance, comedy & drama, with a satirical cynical worldview, this is no ordinary adventure story !! ..
In the upheaval of the Sengoku period (1467-1573), Kyoto the central capital was in ruins during the Onin War, there was a complete erosion of the social order, which devolved into a never-ending cycle of unrest & civil war. During this period mercenaries and spies became very active. An advantage for opposing clans jostling for supremacy, was information recived & the success subversive operations carried out by the Ninja.
As the country unified towards the end of the 17th century, the Ninja faded into obscurity. Their tradition however became a topic of popular imagination and mystery in Japan. Figuring prominently in legend and folklore tales the Ninja is often associated with legendary other worldly abilities such as shape shifting, invisibility, walking on water and control over the natural elements...
Many wonderful films and stories, Classic 60s TV, are inspired by the fascinating black cloaked Ninja's and their legendary tales ..
Sengoku yarô , Warring Clans (1963) Kihachi Okamoto . For his first film in the chambira genre Okamoto presents in his uniquely original vibrant style, his take on Japanese period history, the setting era is the Sengoku period. Opening with a mystical aura, this is a wonderfully entertaining shinobi-eiga film, a key film in the genre. Spectacular location filming, a super stylish blend of action, romance, comedy & drama, with a satirical cynical worldview, this is no ordinary adventure story !! ..