Art of the Japanese Sword (2010)

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The Japanese sword ... prized as much for its exceptional beauty as for it's deadly cutting ability. It has endured for a thousand years as the pinnacle of Japanese culture. Now you can enter a world rarely seen by outsiders. To experience the true story of the Art of the Samurai Sword. A story told in the swordsmiths own words that separate the myth from the fact. Follow the swordsmiths dream of creating a masterpiece. From the quest to making an ancient steel to forging a blade equal to those of the Kamakura, a medieval period that produced the greatest swords in history.

Director: Jon Braeley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Production: Empty Mind Films
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jon Braeley
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Art of the Japanese Sword about?
The Japanese sword ... prized as much for its exceptional beauty as for it's deadly cutting ability. It has endured for a thousand years as the pinnacle of Japanese culture. Now you can enter a world rarely seen by outsiders. To experience the true story of the Art of the Samurai Sword. A story told in the swordsmiths own words that separate the myth from the fact. Follow the swordsmiths dream of creating a masterpiece. From the quest to making an ancient steel to forging a blade equal to those of the Kamakura, a medieval period that produced the greatest swords in history.
Who directed Art of the Japanese Sword?
Art of the Japanese Sword was directed by Jon Braeley.
Who stars in Art of the Japanese Sword?
Art of the Japanese Sword stars Ando Hiroyasu, Ishida Kunihisa, Kawachi Kunihira, Kawashima Masaki, Manabe Sumihira, Matsuda Tsuguyasu.
How long is Art of the Japanese Sword?
Art of the Japanese Sword has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Art of the Japanese Sword?
Art of the Japanese Sword is a Documentary film.