B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
1974Drama / Fantasy / History1h 40m
HIMIKO
The myth of the Sun Goddess who founded Japanese society is seen through the lens of a modern view of history.
Above the Line
Masahiro Shinoda·DirectorTaeko Tomioka·ScreenplayMasahiro Shinoda·ScreenplayTatsuo Suzuki·Director of PhotographyToru Takemitsu·Original Music ComposerSachiko Yamaji·Editor
Cast
Shima Iwashita·HimikoMasao Kusakari·TakehikoRentaro Mikuni·NashimeRie Yokoyama·AdahimeJun Hamamura·NarratorTatsumi Hijikata·DancerYoshi Katō·OhkimiChōichirō Kawarasaki·MimakiKenzō Kawarasaki·Ikume
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Masahiro Shinoda·DirectorHidehiro Yamamoto·Assistant DirectorMakoto Koizumi·First Assistant DirectorKōhei Oguri·Assistant DirectorTooru Fujita·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Taeko Tomioka·ScreenplayMasahiro Shinoda·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Tatsuo Suzuki·Director of PhotographyRokubee Sasaki·Camera OperatorRiyoji Shigeta·Camera OperatorTadao Mitome·Still PhotographerTeruhiko Kuroda·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Sachiko Yamaji·EditorAki Maeda·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Toru Takemitsu·Original Music ComposerAkira Honma·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 7
Yoshikazu Arai·Costume DesignYôko Takakura·Costume DesignKiyoshi Awazu·Art DirectionShigeo Kobayashi·Makeup ArtistKôji Takemura·Makeup ArtistMasayuki Motomochi·Assistant Art DirectorAkiyoshi Kanda·Assistant Art Director
Production· 4
Kiyoshi Nonomura·ProducerMasahiro Shinoda·ProducerKinshirō Kuzui·ProducerMasao Katô·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Masaki Hiura·Lighting TechnicianKenichi Yokoi·Lighting TechnicianHiroyoshi Yamashita·Wig Designer
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Himiko's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFF00
#FF0000
Mood
Surreal, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster features a large, yellow foot with blue toenails and blood dripping from the toes, positioned in the upper center. Below, a figure in a purple ”
Key Elements
FootBloodRobeConcentric Circle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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