A do-gooder blind masseur with a penchant for gambling and steel blades might appear an unlikely cinematic hero. But after he first appeared in the 1962 Japanese film "Zatoichi Monogatari" ("The Tale ...

A houseguest lies silently in a small room, a servant rubbing his tired feet. Another man enters, inviting the first man to show off his swordplay for his hosts, but the prone man demurs. "No," he ...

Dances With Films now in its 25th year is more committed than ever to highlighting diversity and inclusion. Following that tradition and commitment, Japanese Director Akiko Izumitami's short film Yae: ...

The beauty of Love and Honour - a samurai film directed by Yoji Yamada - is in the restraint the hero exercises despite the hardship he faces. There is little blood or violence in the film, and in ...

In 19th century Japan, a blind samurai, assuming the profession of a masseuse, visits a village overrun by gangs of Ronin. The samurai, Zatoichi, meets some companions in the village but ultimately ...

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