Himiko
– The myth of the Sun Goddess who founded Japanese society is seen through the lens of a modern view o..
Release Date:
23 Feb 1979
Language:
Japanese
Director:
Masahiro Shinoda
Writer:
Masahiro Shinoda, Taeko Tomioka
Main Actors:
Shima Iwashita, Masao Kusakari, Rie Yokoyama, Chôichirô Kawarasaki
Plot:
A freestyle, imagined telling of the life of shaman queen Himiko, who falls in love with her half-brother, making her powers weaken thus putting her position to risk.
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination.
Production:
Criterion Collection
Ratings: