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Sansho Bailiff

#55409

1954 · dir. Kenji Mizoguchi · 124 min · 1.37:1

Violet / Teal palette · Dark

Key colours
#2FBF8A
#0622B8
#D220D5
#C317E5
#CD4FA4
Stripes
420
Brightness
35%
Saturation
52%
Avg shot
12.4s
Stock
35mm
Frames
178,560
About this film+

Two children are sold into slavery after their father is exiled, leading to a lifelong struggle to reunite their family. This tragic tale focuses on the virtues of mercy and the cruelty of power. The cinematography features long, elegant shots and a soft, misty gray palette.