Japan,
1964, 164 min
(Alternative: 184 min)
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Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup. (Eureka Entertainment)
(more)Awards
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- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1966 - Masaki Kobayashi (Best Foreign Language Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1965 - Masaki Kobayashi (Special Jury Prize)
- 1965 - Masaki Kobayashi (Grand Prize)