A look into Masaki Kobayashi as a director before, during and after World War Two in Japan. How his films went against the grain and stood up to the powers that be. While also looking into his life and deeper into a few of his films so explore how they fit into the politics surrounding their release.



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Relaxation 01 by Lily J

Miyako JAPAN3 by SHW http://shw.in/
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Wedding Music by Arulo

Sicilian Café by Eugenio Mininni

Follow Me Home by Arulo

Relaxation 06 – Lily J

Beneath the Ashes by Neutrin05   / neutrin05  
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Silent Descent by Eugenio Mininni

Timeless by Neutrin05   / neutrin05  
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Kodama Night Town by Alejandro Magaña (A. M.)

Yugen by Keys of Moon |   / keysofmoon  
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Traditional Japanese Music by Eric Taylor   / erictaylorprod.  .
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Sources of unmarked video's (All available on YouTube, I did not create the following interviews, only using footage to help my critique, in accordance with Fair Use.)::
- Japan's secret Unit 731 – where biological warfare was conceived | RT Documentary
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- The Human Condition - Masaki Kobayashi Interview (English subtitles)
   • The Human Condition - Masaki Kobayash...  

- Tatsuya Nakadai on Five Japanese Masters
   • Tatsuya Nakadai on Five Japanese Masters