Katawara - A Journey from March 11th, 2011
傍〜3月11日からの旅〜
Ise Shinichi
Japan/115min./2012
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, I spent one year by the side of victims in the disaster-stricken areas, which meant to remain by the side of “human lives” forced to face the harsh doings of nature. We journeyed to the disaster-stricken areas with a camera as if we were making a visit to our ancestors’ tombs.
Each one of those who lost their lives in the disaster ...
We will never forget any of those victims ...
Our camera captures the silence which lies on the other side of words quietly spoken by the people. Spring comes, then summer comes, followed by autumn. And then spring comes back again, like lives going forward to the future.
Each one of those who lost their lives in the disaster ...
We will never forget any of those victims ...
Our camera captures the silence which lies on the other side of words quietly spoken by the people. Spring comes, then summer comes, followed by autumn. And then spring comes back again, like lives going forward to the future.
| Title in English | Katawara - A Journey from March 11th, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Title in Original Language | 傍〜3月11日からの旅〜 |
| Director(s) | Ise Shinichi |
| Director's Bio/Filmography | Born in Tokyo in 1949. Graduated from Rikkyo University, Faculty of Law. After graduation, he went through several jobs before starting his career in the film and video industry. His father, Ise Naganosuke, played an active role as an editor for record films. He has actively worked as a documentary filmmaker for many years. "Nao-chan" won Best Documentary at the Mainichi Film Concours in 1995. The film followed a severely handicapped girl for twelve years. |
| Year of Completion | 2012 |
| Nationality of the Film | Japan |
| Running Time | 115 min. |
| Aspect Ratio | Video: 16：9 |
| Color | Color |
| Screening Format | BDDVCAMDVD |
| Shooting Locations | Watari Town (Miyagi) Iitate Village (Fukushima) |
| Shooting Dates/Periods | March 20, 2011 - January 3, 2012 |
| Names of Characters | Tomabechi Satoro, Yoshida Kei |
| Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
| Subtitles | English, |
| Date of First Public Screening | 2012/3/ |
| Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
| Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2012/3/ |
| Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | Osaka Abeno Human Documentary Film Festival, Okurayama Documentary Film Festival, Cinema Club for excellent documentary films (Tokyo Shimotakaido Cinema) and so on |
| Staff Credits |
Photography: Ishikura Ryuji Editing: Ise Shinichi Sound: Watanabe Takehiko Music: Tomabechi Satoro |
| Producer | Ise Shinichi |
| Distributor / Distribution Company | Ise Film |
| Official Website for the Film | http://www.isefilm.com/ |
| Other Online Access to the film | |
| Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |
