Henry V and Kagamusha

Discussing the films Henry V and Kagamusha, write an essay in the style of the Austen, Stove, and Manheim articles that we read. The best

essay will connect three elements: the films, the articles, and the concept of state-supporting mythology. The best essay will also be

blessed with a clear central argument and refer to the films and articles by name. The articles that must be referred to are as follows:

Austin, Greta. “Were the Peasants Really So Clean? The Middle Ages in Film.” Film History 14, no. 2 (2002): 136-141

Stove, R. J. “The Pacifist Henry V.” IPA Review 43, no. 4 (1990): 49-51

Manheim, Michael. “The Function of Battle Imagery in Kurosawa’s Histories and the Henry V Films.” Literature/ Film Quarterly 22, no. 2

(1994): 129-35