Experience Japanese silent cinema in a unique traditional form - with live narration by an internationally renowned benshi. One of the distinctive aspects of Japanese silent cinema was the live accompaniment provided by a benshi who narrated the film, adding voices and dramatic oratory. For this unique event, internationally celebrated benshi Ichiro Kataoka will accompany The Water Magician, a gripping tale of love and sacrifice directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, regarded by many as the greatest director in Japanese history.