山椒大夫 (1954)

Translated title: Sansho the Bailiff

In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.

Country: Japan

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi

Awards: 2 wins & 2 nominations total