A Japanese philosopher writes to a famous German colleague for advice on how the Japanese can deal with the technology that is integral to modern life. A wondrous film in which Japanese cities and landscapes meet philosophical ruminations and the sound of a brass band in sculptural, grainy cinematography.
All Short films at IFFR 2017
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The Seaweed in Your Hair
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Eaves Apart
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The Sailor
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See a Dog, Hear a Dog
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Film details
- Countries of production
- Germany, Japan
- Year
- 2017
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2017
- Length
- 30"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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