Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: The Castle under the wind and the clouds (Fûun Joshi)

Experience the breathtaking beauty and thrilling intrigue of *Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: The Castle under the wind and the clouds (Fûun Joshi)*, a captivating silent film from 1928 Japan. This stunning period drama, presented in DCP and with French subtitles, tells the story of a samurai returning to his clan after three years only to find his fiancée ensnared by his lord. But the plot thickens when he’s suddenly accused of treason! A cornerstone of the “jidai geki” subgenre – tales of betrayal and conspiracy within samurai clans – *The Castle under the wind and the clouds* introduced audiences to a revolutionary new type of hero thanks to producer Teinosuke Kinugasa and the rising star, Chojiro Hayashi. Hayashi’s captivating, androgynous charm redefined the genre, offering a fresh appeal that challenged traditional heroic archetypes. Beyond the gripping narrative, this film is a visual masterpiece, punctuated by five beautifully choreographed fight scenes and long, lyrical intertitles that offer a unique glimpse into the art of the benshi – the traditional silent film narrator. Presented courtesy of the Royal Cinematheque of Belgium, this is a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.