Streaming Shiro Amakusa, the Christian Rebel (1962) Online

Shiro Amakusa, the Christian Rebel (1962)iMDB Rating: 7.0
Date Released : 21 March 1962
Genre : Drama, History, War
Stars : Hashizô Ohkawa, Ryûtarô Ôtomo, Satomi Oka, Rentarô Mikuni
Movie Quality : BRrip
Format : MKV
Size : 870 MB

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In the year 1637 in Shimabara of Tokugawa-era Japan, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against the shogunate with the aid of a charismatic Christian rebel leader Shiro Amakusa.

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Early Oshima

Nagisha Oshima directed this atypical 1962 film covering Christian persecution in Japan - and the response of the tragic hero, Shiro Amakusa. From the standpoint of filmmaking, the shots are mostly static (some several minutes, minimal camera movement), with simple black and white photography. The film shows particular care for the beleaguered Christians, who are forced into poverty (and worse) for their religion.

Obviously, the subject matter doesn't place for humor; the narrative dark and reflective, showing little hope for the characters. Oshima has always excelled at provocative filmmaking, provoking more thought than filmmaking fireworks.