Samurai of Fukushima
受け継がれしサムライ精神
Matsubara Tamotsu, Okano Kensuke
Japan, Singapore/44min./2012
This is the story of people in the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster affected Soma area of Fukushima, harbingers of the samurai spirit and protectors of a thousand year old traditional samurai event, the Soma-Nomaoi which draws 500 mounted warriors annually. This invincible samurai spirit has endured all, even war, to be passed down through the ages in its true and magnificent form. Constantly living in fear of an invisible enemy, radiation, these people prepare for the 2012 event in order to pass the samurai culture on to the next generation. The filming will document the strong bonds and struggle of those who persevere and remain in Fukushima in the face of unprecedented disaster.
Title in English | Samurai of Fukushima |
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Title in Original Language | 受け継がれしサムライ精神 |
Director(s) | Matsubara Tamotsu, Okano Kensuke |
Director's Bio/Filmography | Tamotsu Matsubara/ Participating in ASD since 2011. Two documentaries, both made with grants from the Japanese government in 2011 and 2012, have been distributed in more than 20 Asian countries. Co-produced with Bhutan Broadcasting Services, the first time for Japanese producer to broadcast programs in Bhutan, one on a Japanese swordsmith and his disciple and another on the hard practices of Shugendo, a disappearing mountain ascetic tradition in Japan. |
Year of Completion | 2012 |
Nationality of the Film | Japan, Singapore |
Running Time | 44 min. |
Aspect Ratio | Video: 16:9 |
Color | Color |
Screening Format | BDDVD |
Shooting Locations | Minami-Soma City, Soma City and Aizu-wakamatsu City (Fukushima) |
Shooting Dates/Periods | May 21, 2011 - July 31, 2011 May 19, 2012 - July 30, 2012 |
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Language of Commentary and Dialogue | English, |
Subtitles | English, |
Date of First Public Screening | 2012/12/31 |
Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Singapore |
Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2012/12/31 |
Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | |
Staff Credits |
Script: Kensuke Okano Photography: Masanori Nagi Editing: Keishi Unno Sound: Home Studio Pte.Ltd Music: Burtt See Narration: Allen Farmer Others:AETN All Asia Networks Pte,Ltd / Chris Humphrey |
Producer | Matsubara Tamotsu |
Distributor / Distribution Company | Looking Glass International |
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Other Online Access to the film | |
Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |