The second chapter of Hiroshi Inagaki’s acclaimed Samurai Trilogy follows the legendary Takezo as he evolves into the more disciplined and enlightened Miyamoto Musashi. Having emerged from years of solitary study, Musashi travels to Kyoto to challenge the prestigious Yoshioka School of fencing, seeking to prove his prowess and refine his spirit.
Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, this film is the first installment of the acclaimed Samurai Trilogy. It is a vibrant, Eastmancolor epic based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, depicting the early life of Japan’s most legendary swordsman. It famously won the Honorary Foreign Language Film Award (the precursor to the Best International Feature Oscar) at the 27th Academy Awards.
The Ten Commandments (1923) is a silent epic directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille. While many are familiar with his 1956 Technicolor remake, this original version is a unique “two-part” cinematic experiment that bridges the ancient world with the (then) modern day.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) is a haunting, visionary masterpiece of New German Cinema. Directed by Werner Herzog, the film is renowned for its visceral realism, having been shot entirely on location in the Peruvian rainforest under infamously grueling conditions.
Directed by William Wyler, Funny Girl is a sweeping biographical musical that transformed Barbra Streisand into a global superstar. The film is a semi-fictionalized account of the life and career of the legendary Broadway star and comedian Fanny Brice, earning Streisand the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Directed by Arthur Penn, The Miracle Worker (1962) is a searing, biographical drama based on William Gibson’s play. It chronicles the volatile and transformative relationship between a young Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan.