Question 1

What historical practice explains why the assassins target Matsudaira Naritsugu during his journey?

Accepted Answer

The assassins plan to attack Matsudaira Naritsugu while he's traveling to Edo under the Sankin-kotai system, where lords journeyed to show loyalty to the shogun.

Question 2

Which festivals featured 13 Assassins in 2010?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at AFI Fest, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 3

How does the opening sequence connect to the original film?

Accepted Answer

The opening sequence is a shot-by-shot recreation of the 1960s era original film.

Question 4

What is the main conflict driving the plot of 13 Assassins?

Accepted Answer

A group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne, which would plunge Japan into war.

Question 5

Which two actors previously played opponents in another film before 13 Assassins?

Accepted Answer

Kôji Yakusho and Gorô Inagaki also played opponents in University of Laughs (2004).

Question 6

How does the opening sequence of 13 Assassins connect to the original film?

Accepted Answer

The opening sequence is a shot-by-shot recreation of the 1960s era original film.

Question 7

Which real historical figure is the antagonist Matsudaira Naritsugu based on?

Accepted Answer

Matsudaira Naritsugu was a real historical figure who lived from 1811 to 1835 and was lord of the Akashi area in Japan's Kansai region.

Question 8

What historical practice provides the setting for the assassins' planned attack?

Accepted Answer

The assassins plan to attack Naritsugu during his Sankin-kotai journey to Edo, a practice where lords traveled to show loyalty to the shogun.

Question 9

Which major international festivals featured 13 Assassins in 2010?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 10

What previous film connection exists between actors Kôji Yakusho and Gorô Inagaki?

Accepted Answer

Kôji Yakusho and Gorô Inagaki previously played opponents in the 2004 film 'University of Laughs'.

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