Starring: A Bunch of Guys With Wooden Swords
Director: Gabriel Vayre
Rating: Eight of Ten Stars
"Kendo Combat" is one of the first known films made of Japan. It was one of several slice-of-life mini documentaries that an associate of the Luminaire brothers made on their behalf, as part of their pioneering efforts to advance the art of filmmaking.
I've embedded it below, for your viewing pleasure. It's a record of what appears to be fast-moving chaos. It looks fun, but I'd hate to be hit with one of those swords if not wearing the proper gear! (For me, watching this film gave me a better understanding of some aspects of Japanese comic book creator Rumiko Takahashi's work...)
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