Matsuri
Synopsis
This documentary is a unique comparison of traditional Japanese and English fairs. It observes why both fairs have survived for generations and why they still attract people despite oppressive heat or pouring rain.
Details
- Year
- 2004
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 5 mins
- Format
- Beta SP
- Director
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Tomoko Otani
- Producer
- Daniella Clark
- Co-Producer
- Daniella Clark
- Executive Producer
- Pam Haigh
- Editor
- Richard Duriez, Dominic Day
- Director of Photography
- Yoshiyuki Watanabe, Peter Armstrong
- Sound
- Yoshito Saki, Peter Armstrong, Daniella Clark
- Composer
- Atmosphere Music Ltd.
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Tomoko Otani
22 St Bernard's RoadOxford OX2 6EH
UK
T/F +44 (0)1865 556683
tomokootani@hotmail.com
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