Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 22 min |
Beauty of the Ancients — FAQ
Is Beauty of the Ancients worth watching? 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. H
Who directed Beauty of the Ancients? Directed by Sumiko Haneda.
Where can I stream Beauty of the Ancients? Streaming availability for Beauty of the Ancients is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Beauty of the Ancients release? It released in 1958.
