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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 film
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
Music
Clive Bell
Principal cast
Yoshi Oida, Dai Tabuchi

Genre

Literary Adaption Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Stampede Limited

The Hat Factory
Luton LU1 2EY
UK

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