IFF's prize-winning introduction to modern Japan shows an ancient people's success in building a modern nation on the foundation of proud tradition. All aspects of Japanese life are show; from farming, fishing, and traditional crafts to television, city life, and industry. Brilliantly photographed by famed designer Kenneth Snelson. "The finest film of its kind"- Los Angeles Times (1964 IFF catalog)
Films » Japan
Japan
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Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: Japan
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Producer: Julien Bryan
Director: Kenneth Snelson
Cinematographer: Kenneth Snelson
Production Company: IFF
Additional Production: Written by William Claiborne; Narrated by Julien Bryan; Titles by Manabu C. Saito
Running Time: 25 min.
Years Filmed: 1955
Decade Produced: 1950s
Years Distributed: 1957-1980
Film Gauge: 16mm
Stock: Kodachrome
Footage Count: 900'
Sound: Narrated, Native Music
Notes: Created from footage shot on the 1955 trip to Japan (Japan lecture, Japan edited film, Fishing On the Coast of Japan, Harvest in Japan created from that footage).
