The Tale of Genji (1951)
- Original title
- 源氏物語
- Directed by
- Kōzaburō Yoshimura
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Japan
- Runtime
- 2h 01m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
The film follows the life and romantic pursuits of a nobleman in ancient Japan. It shows the social customs and emotional struggles of the Heian court.
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What happens
The Tale of Genji (源氏物語, Genji Monogatari) is a 1951 Japanese drama film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura. It is based on the early 11th century novel of the same name. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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