Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire

A stately, informative historical documentary that unfolds with measured narration and scholarly detail, rewarding attentive viewers with a vivid sense of a closed and ritualized world.

Created by

Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb

Genres

Documentary, War & politics

Starring

Luke S. Roberts, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Auslin

Overview

Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, isolation, war, art

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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