16 September 1908 Drama 12 mins
In 1908, Director/Producer Shozo Makino (father of Japanese cinema) directed and produced the first dramatic film in Kyoto. “Honnô-ji Gassen” was shot at Shinnyo-Do Temple. Considered a lost film.
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Japan 16 September 1908
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1908 Yokota Shokai.
