Sharaku

Amadeus, but with woodblocks. An 18th-century printmaker finds fame when his art captures the raw energy of the stage. This biopic treasures the creative spark more than historical accuracy.

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Masahiro Shinoda directed Sharaku in 1995. See Masahiro Shinoda's full filmography, where to start with Masahiro Shinoda, or where to go after you've seen everything by Masahiro Shinoda.

Sharaku was released in 1995 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 140 minutes.