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Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay

Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay

Oct 18, 2015 · 1h 24m

Rated 7.5 out of 10

Director

Sadao Nakajima

Overview

Veteran director Nakajima Sadao examines the appeal, background, context and transition of chambara, or period sword-fighting and samurai films, in Kyoto. Not only interviews with actors, choreographers and critiques are included, but the director orchestrates an original chambara scene for the documentary.

About Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay

What is Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay about?

Veteran director Nakajima Sadao examines the appeal, background, context and transition of chambara, or period sword-fighting and samurai films, in Kyoto. Not only interviews with actors, choreographers and critiques are included, but the director orchestrates an original chambara scene for the documentary.

When was Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay released?

Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay was released on October 18, 2015.

How long is Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay?

Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who directed Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay?

Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay was directed by Sadao Nakajima.

Who is in the cast of Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay?

The cast of Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay includes Sadao Nakajima, Hiroki Matsukata, Chihiro Yamamoto, Seizō Fukumoto and Shôgo Kimura.

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