Slum
スラム
Synopsis
Originally commissioned to record urban redevelopment in Osaka’s Kamagasaki district, Hideo Arai transcends reportage to capture a haunting portrait of displacement during Japan’s economic miracle. With a dissonant score by experimental composers Toshi Ichiyanagi and Yuji Takahashi, the film juxtaposes the brutal reality of shantytown "barracks" against the state's modernization projects. Slum remains a visceral critique of social erasure and a vital, observational work of Japanese documentary film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Arai
- Original Score
- Toshi Ichiyanagi, Yuji Takahashi
- Original Title
- スラム
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 23m
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Hideo Arai
Toshi Ichiyanagi, Yuji Takahashi
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What is Slum about?
Originally commissioned to record urban redevelopment in Osaka’s Kamagasaki district, Hideo Arai transcends reportage to capture a haunting portrait of displacement during Japan’s economic miracle. With a dissonant score by experimental composers Toshi Ichiyanagi and Yuji Takahashi, the film juxtaposes the brutal reality of shantytown "barracks" against the state's modernization projects. Slum remains a visceral critique of social erasure and a vital, observational work of Japanese documentary film.
Who directed Slum?
Slum was directed by Hideo Arai.
Who stars in Slum?
The principal cast of Slum includes Rokkō Toura.
When was Slum released and how long is it?
Slum was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Slum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slum was composed by Toshi Ichiyanagi, Yuji Takahashi.