In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord.
Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.
日本連合艦隊とロシアのバルチック艦隊との海戦を描いた戦争スペクタクル。ロシアと交戦状態に入った日本軍は、からくもロシア太平洋艦隊を封じ込める。だがその先には、物量で2倍もの兵力を誇るバルチック艦隊が立ちふさがっていた......。多用された合成シーンが、ミニチュアによる日本艦隊を効果的に演出している。円谷英二の遺作となった作品でもある。
１９４５年８月。昭和天皇は疎開した皇后や皇太子たちと離れ、地下待避壕での生活を送っていた。御前会議で本土決戦を提唱する陸軍大臣に対し、天皇は明治天皇の歌を詠み、降伏の用意があることを示唆する。東京大空襲の悪夢にうなされて目を覚ました天皇は、侍従の迎えで占領軍最高司令官であるダグラス・マッカーサーとの会見に向かう。天皇はマッカーサーへ、連合国のどのような決定も受け入れる準備があると告げる。
The story of Japan's victory in the battle of Tsushima Strait.
In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
59回面接試験を受けるも落ち続けている雷(伊藤健太郎)は、京大に合格した弟に対する劣等感を抱きながらフリーター生活を送っていた。「源氏物語」をテーマにしたイベントの設営アルバイトからの帰宅途中に激しい雷雨に見舞われて気を失った彼は、目覚めると「源氏物語」の世界にいた。アルバイト先でたまたま渡されていた「源氏物語」のあらすじ本を持っていた雷は、息子を帝にしようともくろむ弘徽殿女御(三吉彩花)に陰陽師として仕えることになる。
The story of a Franco-Belgian family living in Japan from 1927 to 1947, a time of prosperity and fortune, but also of political turbulence and war.
「映画誕生100年を目前に控えた1992年、長い間完全に失われてしまったと思われていた、『忠次旅日記』(1927)のプリントの一部が発見された。監督、伊藤大輔は、自分の最高傑作は永遠に失われたと信じたまま、すでに82年の生涯を閉じていた。…」
William Courtenay's color film of the pacific campaign and Japan's downfall.
This documentary started as part of a photography project about the indigenous Ainu population in northern Japan, portraying people from tightly knit communities. They feel deeply connected by their culture and tradition. With gorgeous pictures, the directors explore how different generations of Ainu reflect on their identity after centuries of oppression.