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The Tale of Genji

  • June 11, 1951
  • 124 min.
  • Drama
  • Japan
Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

Original title: 源氏物語

1

nomination

100%

winning rate

1

win

Cannes Film Festival #5 - 1952

Award People Status
Best Cinematography [Main Competition] Kōzaburō Yoshimura Winner

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