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200847 minGdocumentary

Samurai: Behind the Blade

200847 minGdocumentary

Japan's samurai tradition is explored through their historical significance, art forms, code of honor, and cultural fascination with death.

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Japan's samurai tradition is explored through their historical significance, art forms, code of honor, and cultural fascination with death.

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Roger Pykedirector

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Japan's samurai tradition is the focus of this 47-minute documentary. It looks at the lives of these warrior aristocrats through history, science, and literature. The film discusses their art forms, strict code of honor, and their fascination with death. These elements shaped the legacy of the samurai, who held a significant place in Japan’s past.

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