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Films
found one film
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Region
“Central Asia and Far East”
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Keywords
“Festivals Carnival”
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Directors
“Tamura (aka John Wells), Can”
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Country of production
“Japan”
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Colour / Black and white
“Colour”
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films with a digital version
1
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short films
1
films available on demand
1
Region
Central Asia and Far East
1
x
Country
Japan
1
Keywords
Festivals/ Carnival
1
Folklore
1
Myths/ Fairy tales
1
Urban
1
Directors
Tamura (aka John Wells), Can
1
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Series
Shorts Collection 2
1
Country of production
Japan
1
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Year of production
2019
1
Colour / Black and white
Film
Okinami
2019
24
‘
Directed by
Can Tamura (aka John Wells)
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This film features a Japanese seaside ritual performed in honour of a marine deity, who is considered to hold the power to determine a safe and successful year of local fishing. This two-day event involves the carrying of large lantern floats by hundreds of people. Due to the ageing Okinami population, the settlement depends on outside volunteers to support the tradition. The film explores how social memory in Okinami is maintained and how a community is redefined through the combined and strenuous efforts – locals and outsiders – in ritual performance.
Central Asia and Far East
Festivals/ Carnival
Urban
Folklore
Myths/ Fairy tales