Castle Under Fiery Skies

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Movie: Castle Under Fiery Skies
Romaji: Katen no Shiro
Japanese: 火天の城
Director: Mitsutoshi Tanaka
Writer: Kenichi Yamamoto (novel)
Producer:
Cinematographer:
Release Date: September 12, 2009
Runtime: 139 min
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot

The year is 1575 in feudal Japan. Oda Nobunaga's (Kippei Shiina) forces defeat Takeda Katsuyori, when Nagashino Castle was besieged during the Battle of Nagashino. The next year Oda Nobunada decides to build a lavish new castle symbolizing his unification of various factions. The castle named Azuchi Castle will be built near water and high enough to be seen from the capital city of Kyoto.

Notes

Based on Kenichi Yamamoto's 2004 Novel "Katen no Shiro".
The movie and novel concerns wood carpenters ordered to construct the Azuichi Castle, built from 1576-1579 on the shores of Lake Biwa in Omi Province, under the supervision of daimyo Oda Nobunaga.
Location was chosen due its proximity to the capital of Kyoto - could watch and guard approaches to the capital, but distant enough to be immune to the conflicts and fires that occasionally occured in Kyoto.
Unlike other castles of its days, Azuichi was not built solely for military purposes, but also as a lavish mansion, which would impress and intimidate rival clans.

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Comments

Comment #17
Harry Lloyd-Williams Says:
May 13 2012 6:11 am

Katen no Shiro is available from Samuri Video in the USA
Comment #16
awe Says:
Oct 11 2011 9:04 pm

ada sapa tau camana nak tgk kt internet citer ni,aku cari tak jumpe la
Comment #15
azreen Says:
Oct 11 2011 8:51 pm

I love this movie.... full of love, inspiration and determination... worth watching!!
Comment #14
vtecR Says:
Oct 11 2011 8:08 pm

im from malaysia, last night i watch this movie,very2 WONDERFUL movie,
Comment #13
Gareth Says:
Nov 11 2010 9:15 pm

This film was directed with great style and it has an inspiring story. I thought it was excellent and would like to get it on dvd.
Comment #12
Geoff Says:
May 30 2010 5:05 am

Dear Sir,

I am a professional builder ....this film is an inspiration to those who believe in what they build and what they stand for....the aim to strive to be and do your best ......
Comment #11
abryus Says:
May 13 2010 9:53 am

P.S. No English subtitles though...
Comment #10
abryus Says:
May 13 2010 9:51 am

It has been available since the end of February people...

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search3.html?q=katen+no+shiro&media=&r=any&step=20&order=score
Comment #9
Tom Says:
Apr 01 2010 7:43 pm

Also saw it inflight months ago, and checking ever since when available on DVD, nope so far. Let us know when it becomes available !!
Comment #8
Alan Says:
Mar 26 2010 5:45 pm

Watched it on a Jet Blue flight to SF. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I want to get a DVD with english sub-titles but I do not know if is available. Does anyone know if it is available?
Comment #7
eli Says:
Mar 08 2010 12:38 am

i saw this movie as well on a DL flight from LHR/ATL - superb film. Yet, there has been no release date posed......odddd
Comment #6
Tom Says:
Jan 27 2010 1:37 pm

Does anybody know if Castle Under Fiery Skies is available on DVD (eng) ? Where to get it ?
Txs Tom
Comment #5
Son Tu Says:
Jan 10 2010 10:30 pm

I watched this movie and Ballad on my UA flight back from Hong Kong. I like them both as they reminded me of how to live. Highly recommended.
Comment #4
Dr. Jazz Says:
Jan 04 2010 11:54 am

Also watched the film on my NW flight to Tokyo. WONDERFUL movie! Outside of Kurosawa's work, one of my favorite Japanese films.
Comment #3
James Says:
Jan 03 2010 2:20 am

I also watched this on a flight back from Japan yesterday, an excellent film!
Comment #2
Lukasz Baczynski Says:
Nov 17 2009 10:51 pm

Watched on the international JAL flight from Japan.
It's definetly worth watching.
Comment #1
auj Says:
Jun 01 2009 4:20 am

I'am fan Shiina.
wait see movie !