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international competition
The Yin-Yang Master
Takita Yôjirô
Japan, 2001, 116', European Premiere
The movie
During Emperor Heian's reign, fierce rivalries shake up the court about who will succeed Japan's master. Determined not to let anything go undecided, Heian has arranged special protection for his three wives, so that one of them can give him a son, at last. As the spouses' families tear each other apart to be granted the imperial heritage, Heian, sensing conspiracy mounting against him, decides to summon the help of the "Yin-Yang Masters" But the Emperor does not supsect that corruption is rampant among the Imperial Magicians Order, which is supposed to protect him from ghosts and demons. When Heian's favorite wife gives birth to a son, Magician Doson, who is tied in with the conspirators, casts a hellish spell on the child.The future of the Empire now rests on Seimei's skills, a young insolent magician with extraordinary powers. Seimei the Magician is a historic figure, very popular in Japan, who has prompted many book and screen adaptations. Inspired from a cult manga, "Yin-Yang Master" is pure fantasy, with luxurious sets and special effects, portraying Seimei's epic struggle against a host of ghosts and demons.
Award :
H. R. Giger « Narcisse » Award for Best Feature Film
producers :
Uemura Banjiro
cast :
Hiroyuki Sanada, Mansai Nomura, Hideaki Ito
Crew :
- Scriptwriter : Era Itaru, Yasushi Fukuda, Baku Yumemakura
- Editor : Isao Tomita
- Music : Shigeru Umebayashi
- Cinematographer : Naoki Kayano