ASA 🎥📽🎬 Tales of Ugetsu (1953) a film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi with Machiko Kyô, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori, Eitarô Ozawa

Tales of Ugetsu (1953) Original title: Ugetsu monogatari (Tales of a Pale and Mysterious Moon After the Rain) Synopsis / Plot In the civil wars of 16th century Japan, two ambitious peasants want to make their fortunes. The potter Genjuro intends to sell his wares for vast profits in the local city, while his brother-in-law Tobei wishes to become a samurai. Awards 1955: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design (B&W) 1953: Venice Film Festival: Silver Lion