Genjitsu movie poster

Genjitsu

December 26, 1966 1h 18m

Originally released in 1966. Genjitsu is a drama film. directed by Tetsuji Takechi. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tsune Shibata, Ryōhei Uchida, and Hideko Kawaguchi

Synopsis

Noh mask maker is unable to carve the young Noh masks he has ordered, and when a beautiful woman invites him to join her in town for a change of pace, he has a mysterious experience, which may be a dream or reality. The film "Genjitsu" (幻日) was completed in the autumn of 1966, but has not been shown to the public. Adapted from Soseki Natsume's novel "Ten Nights of Dreams" with experimental music by Joji Yuasa, the film was long considered lost but re-surfaced in 2017 and was shown for the first time at Kobe Planet Film Archive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 26, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Daisan Eiga-kai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genjitsu about?

Noh mask maker is unable to carve the young Noh masks he has ordered, and when a beautiful woman invites him to join her in town for a change of pace, he has a mysterious experience, which may be a...

Who directed Genjitsu?

Genjitsu was directed by Tetsuji Takechi.

How long is Genjitsu?

Genjitsu has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Genjitsu released?

Genjitsu was released on December 26, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Genjitsu?

The main cast of Genjitsu includes Tsune Shibata, Ryōhei Uchida, Hideko Kawaguchi, Kohei Tsuzaki, Hirô Yamaguchi.