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Sea Palace

19279mKenzō Masaoka

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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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What is Sea Palace (1927) about?

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.

Who stars in Sea Palace?

Sea Palace stars Asako Yoshino (Sea Princess), Reijiro Misaki (Young Fisherman), Hitoshi Sasaki (Blackbeard). The film was directed by Kenzō Masaoka.

How long is Sea Palace?

Sea Palace has a runtime of 9 min and premiered in 1927.

Where can I watch Sea Palace?

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