Japan’s cherry blossom season is a spring of inspiration for film-makers around the world,who capture and interpret this fine time of the year in their own style and language. The essence of cherry blossoms is beautifully presented in these 3 films – a documentary on endurance and survival, an animated tale of fleeting delight and loneliness, or a drama revolving around end-of-life regrets and fulfillment. The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom Initial release: 12 September 2011 (Toronto) Director: Lucy Walker Length: 41 mins Often referred to as a “cinematic haiku”,this short documentary by Lucy Walker takes the viewer to the coasts of Miyagi, which were ravaged by a […]
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