Kanashimi no Belladona
Just finished watching this wonderful film from 1973, translated as Belladonna of Sadness. Though created by an anime studio it’s closer to western psychedelic art with a soundtrack to match. The visuals are simply stunning, some of the most beautiful art I’ve ever seen. It’s a combination of still images and animation, and though the swirling flowing hair and smoke were beautifully done, I mostly loved the still watercolour paintings.
The theme song is equally wonderful.
Tachibana Mayumi – Kanashimi no Belladonna
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Thanks for talking about this. Belladonna has been a major influence for me. I saw it when I was younger and being a fan of 60s/early 70s, it was great to see anything that had that era to it in a japanese animation. I really wish japanese animation would go back to something a little more experimential or intresting. Nothing has really inspired me since red garden and before that, I cant even remember.
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