Kawase Naomi's Documentary dvd-box "Tsumugu" now on sale
In 2008, Kawase Naomi's retrospectives have been held in eight countries (Spain, Germany, Korea, France, Turkey, etc.). Since she won the grand-prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2007, her documentary films, which established the starting point for her as an auteur, have gained considerable attention. Her representative works "Embracing," "The Weald" (which is often regarded as the other "Suzaku"), and other documentary films which follow her 10-year footsteps, are all included in this dvd-box (8 films in total).
- Volume 1: Embracing (1992) and Kya Ka Ra Ba A (2001)
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An epoch-making work, questioning her own roots through searching her father who parted and lost contact with right after her birth. The sequel was born from the fierce engagement between Kawase Naomi's talent and madness with which she pursues herself to an extreme extent in her film depiction.
Fipresci Special Mention Prize (Embracing), Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 1995
Color ⁄ 40min, 50min ⁄ Japanese Language, MONO ⁄ English subtitle ⁄ Standard definition ⁄ Dolby Digital
- Volume 2: Katatsumori (1994), Seen the Heaven (1995), and Hi wa katabuki (1996)
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The 8mm camera pictures tiny but lovable objects at her feet, centering tightly on her step-grandma (adopted mother). "Grandma Trilogy," clipping indescribable feelings and passion.
Award of Excellence (Katatsumori), New Asian Currents Awards, Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 1995
Color ⁄ 40min, 10min, 45min ⁄ Japanese Language, mono ⁄ English subtitle ⁄ Standard definition ⁄ Dolby Digital
- Volume 3: The Weald (1997)
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In the village of Nishi Yoshino, where "Suzaku" was set. Woodcutters, living in the midst of rich nature, whose vital energy aroused Kawase's passion to film them. This is the other "Suzaku" which traces the woodcutter's everyday life with adoring eyes of hers.
Special Mention Prize, Visions du Réel Nyon 1997
Color ⁄ 73min ⁄ Japanese Language, mono ⁄ English subtitle ⁄ Standard definition ⁄ Dolby Digital
- Volume 4: Manguekyo (1999)
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Two actresses, Ono Machiko, a high school girl from Nishi Yoshino Village who was scouted for Suzaku, and Mifune Mika, the beloved daughter of the worldwide actor Mifune Toshiro, are pictured through two cameras, photos and films. Unique documentary, shedding light on the relationship between the photographer and two actresses.
Color ⁄ 90min ⁄ Japanese Language, Stereo ⁄ English subtitle ⁄ Dolby Digital
- Volume 5: Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom (2002)
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Nishii Kazuo, photo critic and the last chief editor of Camera Mainichi, the monthly periodical of photography. Having been requested by him, this film records his last moment suffering from esophageal cancer. This is a story of life and remembrance, left behind by two figures, Nishii and Kawase, being facing up to each other with sincerity.
Color (partly B&W)/ 65min ⁄ Japanese Language, Stereo ⁄ English subtitle ⁄ Standard definition ⁄ Dolby Digital
- dvd-box "Tsumugu" (five-dvd set [* the region code is 2 NTSC])
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Price: 15,000JPN
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