The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival
冬の夜の神々の宴 遠山の霜月祭
Synopsis
The shimotsuki festival has been passed down over the centuries in the community of Shimoguri, located in Kamimura in Nagano Prefecture’s Shimoina District. The population once staged a revolt against the oppression of the Toyama clan who governed the region. Disease spread in the aftermath and was thought to be the work of the slain clan. The festival was initiated to clear their resentment. The masks of dead spirits dance amid clouds of steam from boiling water.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinkichi Noda
- Original Title
- 冬の夜の神々の宴 遠山の霜月祭
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinkichi Noda
Department Leadership Roster
Shinkichi Noda
Director
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What is The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival about?
The shimotsuki festival has been passed down over the centuries in the community of Shimoguri, located in Kamimura in Nagano Prefecture’s Shimoina District. The population once staged a revolt against the oppression of the Toyama clan who governed the region. Disease spread in the aftermath and was thought to be the work of the slain clan. The festival was initiated to clear their resentment. The masks of dead spirits dance amid clouds of steam from boiling water.
Who directed The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival?
The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival was directed by Shinkichi Noda.
Who stars in The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival?
The principal cast of The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival includes Not specified.
When was The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival released and how long is it?
The Feast of the Gods on a Winter’s Night: Toyama’s Shimotsuki Festival was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 37m.