Scarlet Medusa
“Meditations on life and immortality with scientist Shin Kubota and Zen abbess Koju Kaji”
Synopsis
At the edge of Shirahama, a coastal tourist town in Japan, an ageing scientist works to unlock the biological secret of immortality held in the life cycle of a tiny jellyfish. At a temple in Kyoto, a Zen priest contemplates the metaphysical immortality held within a single breath. Some years ago, filmmaker Spencer Macdonald read an article in The New York Times titled "Can a Jellyfish Unlock the Secret of Immortality?" by Nathaniel Rich. Comprehensive and insightful, the article is compelling not least for its potential to deliver a revelation that defies one of life’s most fundamental truths; that we all live then die. It also shines a light on the arrogance of the anthropocene, the evolving landscape of Shirahama, and a detailed insight into the life and work of the charming and fervently curious Dr. Shin Kubota, a warm and eccentric scientist determined to harness the biological secrets of a jellyfish for humanity.
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July 30, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer MacDonald
- Original Title
- Scarlet Medusa
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Nowness
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer MacDonald
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Medusa
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What is Scarlet Medusa about?
At the edge of Shirahama, a coastal tourist town in Japan, an ageing scientist works to unlock the biological secret of immortality held in the life cycle of a tiny jellyfish. At a temple in Kyoto, a Zen priest contemplates the metaphysical immortality held within a single breath. Some years ago, filmmaker Spencer Macdonald read an article in The New York Times titled "Can a Jellyfish Unlock the Secret of Immortality?" by Nathaniel Rich. Comprehensive and insightful, the article is compelling not least for its potential to deliver a revelation that defies one of life’s most fundamental truths; that we all live then die. It also shines a light on the arrogance of the anthropocene, the evolving landscape of Shirahama, and a detailed insight into the life and work of the charming and fervently curious Dr. Shin Kubota, a warm and eccentric scientist determined to harness the biological secrets of a jellyfish for humanity.
Who directed Scarlet Medusa?
Scarlet Medusa was directed by Spencer MacDonald.
Who stars in Scarlet Medusa?
The principal cast of Scarlet Medusa includes Shin Kubota, Koju Kaji.
When was Scarlet Medusa released and how long is it?
Scarlet Medusa was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 18m.