Machiko Kyō

In this 1966 Japanese film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, a man disfigured in an industrial accident receives a lifelike mask to conceal his scars, leading him to explore themes of…

Set in the vibrant yet gritty red-light district of Tokyo, this 1956 film delves into the lives of women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal…

A samurai performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. The warrior falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is already married.

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 film is directed by the legendary Akira…