Beauty of the Ancients
古代の美
Synopsis
Commissioned by the Tokyo National Museum, this film, regarded in some quarters as the masterpiece of Haneda’s Iwanami period, is one of several in which she documented Japan’s ancient and classical artistic treasures. Here she focuses on the Tokyo National Museum’s collection of art from the earliest eras of Japan’s (pre)history, including earthenware pottery and the striking terracotta figurines known as haniwa.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sumiko Haneda
- Original Title
- 古代の美
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Iwanami Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sumiko Haneda
Department Leadership Roster
Sumiko Haneda
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beauty of the Ancients.
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What is Beauty of the Ancients about?
Commissioned by the Tokyo National Museum, this film, regarded in some quarters as the masterpiece of Haneda’s Iwanami period, is one of several in which she documented Japan’s ancient and classical artistic treasures. Here she focuses on the Tokyo National Museum’s collection of art from the earliest eras of Japan’s (pre)history, including earthenware pottery and the striking terracotta figurines known as haniwa.
Who directed Beauty of the Ancients?
Beauty of the Ancients was directed by Sumiko Haneda.
Who stars in Beauty of the Ancients?
The principal cast of Beauty of the Ancients includes Not specified.
When was Beauty of the Ancients released and how long is it?
Beauty of the Ancients was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 22m.