Movies
Kwaidan
- January 6, 1965
- 183 min.
- Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- Japan
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
Original title: 怪談
2
nominations
50%
winning rate
1
win
Academy Awards #38 - 1966
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best International Feature Film | — | — |
Cannes Film Festival #18 - 1965
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Special Jury Prize [Main Competition] | Masaki Kobayashi | Winner |