People Who Failed To Escape - Earthquake and Disabled-
逃げ遅れる人々 東日本大震災と障害者
Iida Motoharu
Japan/74min./2012
The Great East Japan earthquake on March 11, 2011. What has happened among the disabled in the greatest catastrophe on record? Collecting some testimonies of devastated disables and people who were concerned, with focus on the area of Fukushima Prefecture.
They are disabled and therefore cannot defend against an earthquake, tsunami and gain information they need.
"I simply can't live here", "As it takes the trouble". Many disabled couldn't help giving up to evacuate. On the other hand, what lies in wait to disabled who stayed in a shelter? In addition, even if they moved into a temporary housing, there are much inconveniences. Disables who were left behind spent restless days in the evacuation zone where citizens disappeared by the nuclear accident. Hard days among disables who are tossed about by a great disaster and people who make every effort to factual investigation and support. When they were kept out of a place where they have lived long, and search for a new life in a place to refuge, they think of home with tears overflowing.
Tasks and problems surrounding disabled people in a stricken area, that media reports only fragmentarily, come to the front.
They are disabled and therefore cannot defend against an earthquake, tsunami and gain information they need.
"I simply can't live here", "As it takes the trouble". Many disabled couldn't help giving up to evacuate. On the other hand, what lies in wait to disabled who stayed in a shelter? In addition, even if they moved into a temporary housing, there are much inconveniences. Disables who were left behind spent restless days in the evacuation zone where citizens disappeared by the nuclear accident. Hard days among disables who are tossed about by a great disaster and people who make every effort to factual investigation and support. When they were kept out of a place where they have lived long, and search for a new life in a place to refuge, they think of home with tears overflowing.
Tasks and problems surrounding disabled people in a stricken area, that media reports only fragmentarily, come to the front.
Title in English | People Who Failed To Escape - Earthquake and Disabled- |
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Title in Original Language | 逃げ遅れる人々 東日本大震災と障害者 |
Director(s) | Iida Motoharu |
Director's Bio/Filmography | Born in Yokohama in1973. Iida has got involved with homeless people since 1996 and published their situation through videos and television since 1998. He produces video as a freelancer. He formed a production company "Group Low Position" with his friends. [Filmography] "Ashigara-san" (2002), "Dogs, Cats & Humans" (2009), "Returning their Gaze – Animals of the Great Earthquaket" (2013) |
Year of Completion | 2012 |
Nationality of the Film | Japan |
Running Time | 74 min. |
Aspect Ratio | Video: 16:9 |
Color | Color |
Screening Format | BDDVD |
Shooting Locations | Fukushima and Iwate Prefecture |
Shooting Dates/Periods | July 2011 - March 2012 |
Names of Characters | disabled people and their supporters |
Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
Subtitles | Japanese, |
Date of First Public Screening | 2013/2/3 |
Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2013/2/3 |
Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | Four-wall screenings across the country |
Staff Credits |
Photography: Ida Motoharu, Shishido Daisuke Editing: Ida Motoharu Narration: Ida Motoharu |
Producer | |
Distributor / Distribution Company | |
Official Website for the Film | http://www.j-il.jp/movie/ |
Other Online Access to the film | |
Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |