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Kwaidan

  • January 6, 1965
  • 183 min.
  • Horror, Fantasy, Drama
  • Japan
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.

Original title: 怪談

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nomination

100%

winning rate

1

win

Cannes Film Festival #18 - 1965

Award People Status
Special Jury Prize [Main Competition] Masaki Kobayashi Winner

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