A Nova Saga do Clã Taira

Kyoto, 12th century. Japan is experiencing a historical period of disastrous and vast social and political disorder. Power is divided between two emperors, the corrupt nobles of the court and the religious party. Armed clashes are constant throughout the country.

In this climate of instability and uncertainty we witness how historical events envelop and upset the Taira Clan, in particular the family that leads it.

Mizoguchi skillfully alternates a broader, historical and political vision with a more intimate and dramatic one regarding the film's protagonists.

Direction attentive to detail, refined but also fluid and not pompous.

There are various scenes that remain in the memory and strike for their drama and feelings.

I recommend watching this film even if in my opinion there is not the psychological penetration of the characters that occurs in other previous works by the Japanese author and some moments of the story are treated too quickly and briefly.