Graveyard of Masks (1973)
In a struggling small theater troupe, director Inuo pressures an actor to perform a death role with extreme intensity, resulting in a fatal accident. Despite the tragedy, Inuo attempts to proceed with the scheduled performance. Legendary underground theater performers Jūrō Kara and Mako Midori appear in the episode, exploring themes of theatre performance, obsession, and the boundary between reality and illusion.
Director: Eizō Yamagiwa
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Juro Kara as |
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Mako Midori as |
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Isao Hashizume as |
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Tamotsu Hayakawa as |
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Noboru Mitani as |
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Hiromi Tsuru as |
| Writing | Shin'ichi Ichikawa | Writer |
| Directing | Eizō Yamagiwa | Director |
| Sound | Isao Tomita | Music |