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Sacrifice
1959·Movie
·10min·
Sacrifice fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Violent and tense
- Violence8
- Tension7
- Scare6
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis6
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Satire & Parody4
- Absurdist Humor3
World
Society, history, and the mind
- Novelty7
- World Immersion6
- Ambiguity6
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Visual Stylization7
- Cinematography6
- Sound Centrality6
Energy
HighViolent and tense
Sacrifice is violent and tense.
All energy traits
- Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMelancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumSociety, history, and the mind
Its world is built around society, history, and the mind.
All world traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
HighStandout characters
The characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality3Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
Filmed only a few months after Tatsumi Hijikata’s first explosive public butoh performance, “Gisei” features Hijikata and members of his Asbestos Hall Troupe in a brutal allegory of a closed society. Shot by noted Japanese film scholar Donald Richie, “Gisei” still conveys the shock that Japanese audiences in 1959 must have felt at the birth of Hijikata's ankoku butoh, or "dance of darkness". Richie met Hijikata through mutual friend Yukio Mishima. They decided to collaborate on a film about segregation. Richie memorialized the film in his diary: “It is more than ever about the death of an individual, a distinct kind of human sacrifice.”
Japanese New WaveButoh DanceExperimental FilmSocial AllegoryAvant-GardePost-War JapanBrutal ImageryArt FilmDonald Richie
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Questions about Sacrifice
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Sacrifice worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Sacrifice rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Sacrifice?
0 h 10 min
Sacrifice runs 0 h 10 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Sacrifice?
Critics80
Audiences39
Not quite. Critics rate Sacrifice higher (80) than audiences (39). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Sacrifice in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.