Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

A soul wandering in love… Belladonna, a flower that blooms with the sap of tears…

Belladonna of Sadness (1973) poster

An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.

Director: Eiichi Yamamoto
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Masahiko Sato
Cinematography: Shigeru Yamazaki
Editing: Masashi Furukawa
Production: Nippon Herald Films, Mushi Production
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Magical Realism and Wonders, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

surrealism, pact with the devil, romance, anthropomorphism, tragedy, adult animation, gorgon, psychedelic, hentai, satyr, loss of innocence, baphomet, art film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belladonna of Sadness about?
An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Who directed Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.
Who stars in Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness stars Aiko Nagayama, Takao Itō, Tatsuya Nakadai, Masaya Takahashi, Shigako Shimegi, Masakane Yonekura.
How long is Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness is a Animation, Drama, Fantasy film.
Where was Belladonna of Sadness produced?
Belladonna of Sadness was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Belladonna of Sadness?
The themes of Belladonna of Sadness include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Magical Realism and Wonders, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.