Art of the Japanese Sword (2010)
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
Release Date: August 1, 2010
Cast
Production: Empty Mind Films
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
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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.