Doujouji
Based on an ancient legend, Dojoji Temple tells the story of a young priest who finds himself the object of intense infatuation and lust from a young woman. As he rebuffs her advances she becomes more and more desperate eventually turning herself into a gigantic serpent. The priest is hidden under the bell of the temple but the woman's passion is so intense that escape is impossible.
A short animation from filmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.
A short animation from filmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.
Details
Format
MovieSource
OriginalRomaji
DoujoujiNative
道成寺Country
JPStatus
FinishedStart Date
Thursday, January 1, 1976End Date
Thursday, January 1, 1976Genres
SupernaturalProducers
Kadokawa Pictures JapanSynonyms
Doujouji Temple
Dojoji Temple
Dojoji Temple
Tags
Historical
79%
Religion
79%
No Dialogue
73%
Puppetry
60%
Stop Motion
60%
Mythology
20%
Dragons
20%
Demons
20%