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Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

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A peasant woman trades her body for forbidden art, invoking a demonic god that sparks a hallucinatory rise and tragic fate.

Why people love it: Its avant‑garde watercolor animation feels like a moving painting. The film’s daring feminist myth and hypnotic soundtrack leave a lasting impression. It’s revered for pushing the boundaries of animated cinema.