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(1964)
Ansatsu
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The story of Assassination begins with the events of 1853 when "four black ships" - the foreign steamboats of Commander Matthew Perry - anchored at Edo Bay, sparking civil unrest and the major political maneuvering that saw the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At a time when assassination had become a disturbing political tool, Shinoda's film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa (Tetsuro Tamba), an ambitious, masterless samurai whose allegiances drift dangerously between the Shogunate and the Emperor. Filmed in richly stylish black and white 'Scope by cinematographer Masao Kosugi, Shinoda's film explores the character of Kiyokawa as he singlehandedly attempts, against a backdrop of betrayal and abrupt violence, to prevent the outbreak of civil war. With an award-winning score by Toru Takemitsu and a deft, twisting narrative structure, Assassination's profound nihilism has a striking contemporary resonance which fiercely displays the director's skill and individual vision.
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Set amidst a turbulent period in Japan’s history, Ansatsu is a marvellous snapshot of the political manoeuvrings amongst the ruling class and those in search of power. As far as Samurai films go, there are certainly several more enjoyable and epic portrayals available with their emphasis on action. What makes Ansatsu so delightful is Masahiro Shinoda’s directing and use of static images to convey moments of drama and passion. Dialogue forms the bulk of the film, as each side formulates their strategy, fight scenes are short lived but brutally powerful. Beautifully staged scenes and backdrops come to as Shinoda utilises a broad range of angles and tracking shots. Ansatsu like Silence is well worth experiencing.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 5 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 23/01/2006 |
| Production Year: | 1964 |
| Run Time: | 104 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | B & W |
Special Features:
- Video introduction by filmmaker Alex Cox
- Promotional material gallery
