"Jidaigeki films are Japanese period dramas set in the country's past, before it began its path toward what we call modernity. They portray the lives and struggles of Japanese people before the age of industry, electricity, and railroads. Samurai are perhaps the most common subjects of these movies, but by no means are they the only ones. Farmers, merchants, teachers, doctors, stay at home wives, even sex workers can and have headed jidaigekis.
Visually, the genre is known for its intricate costumes, elaborate set designs, and meticulous attention to the visual elements of each shot. Even a mediocre jidaigeki can be visually captivating due to their generally impressive attention to detail. Because of that, the genre is full of some of the most beautiful movies ever made.
The following are the ten most visually stunning movies of a genre that itself already sets a high standard. If you want to see some of the most beautiful cinema ever put to film, give these a watch."
