Kaori Momoi
1) Emperor
Language
English
Formats
Description
Immediately after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender, General MacArthur suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation. He challenges his expert on Japanese culture, General Fellers to provide evidence in ten short days to decide if the Japanese Emperor, worshipped as a god by his people but accused of war crimes, should be punished or saved, as the fate of a nation waits.
Publisher
Strand Releasing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
Español
Description
Told across eight different stories taking place in one 100-year-old room, the film explores the secret lives of its inhabitants, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the dawn of the new millennium. This intricately-woven film gives a compelling and profound portrait of modern Mexico from eight of the country's new breed of cinematic storytellers.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In 1929, an impoverished fishing village father sells his nine-year-old daughter, Chiyo, to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and she becomes subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. As she grows older, her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy of Hatsumomo. She is rescued by and taken under the wing of Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri,...
Language
English
Description
In 1929, a poor fisherman sells his 9-year-old daughter to a geisha house in Kyoto. Chiyo will be an unpaid servant until it is determined if she is beautiful enough for apprenticeship, and the house's clientèle Run by Mother, the ruling geisha is Hatsumomo, and little Pumpkin her only friend. Trained under strict discipline for a lifetime of entertaining and flattering wealthy men, Sayuri grows up lovely, accomplished, and the target of jealous...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
In 1929, an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy in Hatsumomo and she is rescued by Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive...
6) Izo =: Izō
Publisher
Tokyo Shock
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Okada Izo was a samurai warrior from a low-class family. His talent as a swordsman was discovered by a powerful samurai warlord, who recruited Izo as a soldier. Under his guidance, Izo murdered many people. Izo was later crucified for his actions, and became the incarnation of a deep-seated grudge when his soul could not enter Heaven or Hell. His restless soul travels beyond time and space, filled with deception, despair, and an insatiable murderous...
Publisher
First Look Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Two clans battle for a legendary treasure hidden in a desolate mountain. The white Genjis are led by Yoshitsune and the red Heikes are led by Kiyomori. A lone gunman drifts into town. He is burdened with deep emotional scars but blessed with a sharpshooter's aim. A deadly feud erupts into a final, explosive showdown as the two clans try to woo the lone gunman over to their side.
Publisher
Alfhaville Cinema
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
Told across eight different stories taking place in one 100-year-old room, the film explores the secret lives of its inhabitants, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the dawn of the new millennium. This intricately-woven film gives a compelling and profound portrait of modern Mexico from eight of the country's new breed of cinematic storytellers.
