Fukushima's Inexpressible Voices
語りえぬ福島の声を届けるために ー 詩人・及川俊哉 現代祝詞をよむ ー
Hirata Junko
Japan/60min./2014
Fukushima-based poet Oikawa Shun'ya tries to compose contemporary noritos (Shinto ritual prayers), while tracing the history of the Tohoku region back to its ancient era when indigenous Emishi people lived in the area. What kind of words could possibly be effective for the recovery of 3.11 disaster-stricken areas today? This docuementary follows the poet's internal struggle.| Title in English | Fukushima's Inexpressible Voices |
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| Title in Original Language | 語りえぬ福島の声を届けるために ー 詩人・及川俊哉 現代祝詞をよむ ー |
| Director(s) | Hirata Junko |
| Director's Bio/Filmography | Hirata Junko has been working as a director in a television production company. After winning ATP New Comer Award in 2006, she directed "Pendant Eve" (2009). She won Matsukawa Award with "Nippon no kioku" (2010), JAAP Award 2012 with "Nanyadoyara - Songs for the Dead and Alive" and JAAP Award 2015 with "Shijin Enomono Sakurako no 'fuyu no tabi'". |
| Year of Completion | 2014 |
| Nationality of the Film | Japan |
| Running Time | 60 min. |
| Aspect Ratio | Video: 16：9 |
| Color | Color |
| Screening Format | BDDVD |
| Shooting Locations | Fukushima |
| Shooting Dates/Periods | January - February 2014 |
| Names of Characters | Oikawa Shun'ya, Wago Ryoichi |
| Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
| Subtitles | none, |
| Date of First Public Screening | 2014/5/3 |
| Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
| Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2014/5/3 |
| Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | The 6th Za Koenji Documentary Festival 2015 |
| Staff Credits |
Photography: Yamazaki Yutaka Editing: Suzuo Keita |
| Producer | TELECOM STAFF Inc. |
| Distributor / Distribution Company | Hirata Junko |
| Official Website for the Film | |
| Other Online Access to the film | http://zkdf.net/program2015/feature/poet.html |
| Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |
