Cult Status: Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

For the next ‘Cult Status’ installment we’re screening the discombobulating 1973 Japanese psychedelic animation Belladonna of Sadness. In an animation style very much of its time, director Eiichi Yamamoto (Astro Boy, Kimba the Lion) drew inspiration from such diverse sources as Jeanne d’Arc lore, European witch stories and the work of Gustav Klimt. This feverish tale of revenge sports a jazzy rock score by composer Masahiko Seitoh that pairs wonderfully with the dreamlike watercolour animation to produce a unique visual experience. The film is not without controversy as it depicts sexual abuse through the vile feudal ‘primae noctis’ custom, so be warned. The screening will be preceded by a custom made pre-show. Japanese language with English subtitles.

Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Classic Cult Status Special

Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband’s lives. After she’s eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.

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