The story is set in medieval France and follows a young peasant couple, Jeanne and Jean. Eiichi Yamamoto's Belladonna of Sadness - The Brooklyn Rail
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) is a psychedelic, avant-garde adult anime film that serves as the final entry in the Animerama trilogy produced by Mushi Production. Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto and based on Jules Michelet’s 1862 book La Sorcière , the film is a dark, experimental exploration of female trauma, witchcraft, and social rebellion. 🎞️ Film Overview June 30, 1973. Director: Eiichi Yamamoto. Studio: Mushi Production (founded by Osamu Tezuka). Genre: Avant-garde, Psychological Horror, Erotica. 📖 Plot Summary Belladonna of Sadness(1973)