Art of the Samurai

Art of the Samurai

"A look at the life of the samurai"

Jean-Christophe Charbonnier, a specialist on the topic of Japanese warfare, takes us through the implementation of weaponry, armor, and suicide utilized in Ran. He discusses why certain suicides aren't considered hara kiri, as well as what specific items in the suit of armor mean and how they're constructed. He makes use of a suit of armor next to him to further illustrate his points, which helps when he gets more in-depth. It's a lengthy, drawn-out piece, but still insightful.

Release Date

February 16, 2010

Status

Released

Original Title

Art of the Samurai

Runtime

41min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

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