Project Detail

Basho: From the Travelogue of Weatherbeaten Bones

Synopsis

The legacy of Matsuo Basho (1644 – 1694), famous Japanese poet, is his elevation of haiku to the realm of high poetry. This film reveals a glimpse into an account of one of Basho’s journeys in the company of confidante and disciple, Chiri.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 8 mins
Format: 35mm
Director: Babak Gray
Producer: David Allison, Stephen Fingleton
Editor: David Charap
Screenwriter: Babak Gray
Director of Photography: Damian Daniels
Production Designer: Kimie Nakano
Sound: Carlos Soto
Composer: Clive Bell
Principal cast: Yoshi Oida, Dai Tabuchi

Genre

Literary Adaptation Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Stampede Limited

The Hat Factory
Luton LU1 2EY
UK

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www.stampede.co.uk

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