Published on 24/10 by Mathis Juillard. Reading time 3 minutes.
The katana on screen: Iconic Film Gallery
"Gallery: films like Kill Bill and The Last Samurai where the katana plays a central role."
THE LAST SAMURAI
A collaboration between Ridley Scott and Edward Zwick, this film is a historical epic that immerses us in 19th-century Japan. Tom Cruise plays an American cavalry captain who, after being captured, becomes immersed in samurai culture.
THE ASSASSIN
Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, this film is a visual masterpiece exploring the life of an assassin in 9th-century China. With contemplative scenes and sumptuous cinematography, "The Assassin" is a poetic and mysterious journey.
RUROUNI KENSHIN
Adapted from the famous manga, this film tells the story of Kenshin Himura, a former assassin seeking redemption by protecting the innocent during the Meiji era. It offers action, emotion, and reflections on violence.
YOJIMBO
An Akira Kurosawa classic, "Yojimbo" follows the adventures of a masterless samurai who manipulates two rival clans for his own benefit. An iconic film that inspired many spaghetti westerns.