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Empire of Passion

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Original title
Ai-No borei (L'Empire de la Passion)
Year
Running time
105 min.
Country
Japan Japan
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Co-production Japan-France;
Genre
Drama. Romance. Thriller | Erotic. Ghosts. Yokais. Crime. Small Town Life (Non-North American). 19th Century
Synopsis
Oshima takes the tradition of kaidan-eiga (ghost stories), so widespread in Japanese cinema, to construct this beautiful film on a passionate and tragic love affair that defies social taboos.
Awards
1978: Cannes: Best Director
1979: Premios de la Academia Japonesa: Best Music. 7 nominations
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