Sea Palace
Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the children’s fairy tale Sea Palace was found, now restored by the Kobe Planet Film Archive with the support of IFFR. A sensation for animation lovers.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | うみ の きゅでん |
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Director | Kenzō Masaoka |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its underwater realm through practical effects and layered imagery, relying on silent-era theatricality. It explores a folkloric narrative with a sense of pure visual wonder, building a bridge between fairy tale and early cinematic spectacle.
Those who tire of digital overload will find charm in these handmade illusions. What lingers after the final frame is the fragile magic of a rediscovered dream. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kenzō Masaoka
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Best viewed with a sense of historical wonder, as a delicate silent artifact.
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