Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine
Synopsis
This is a documentary produced for Al Jazeera Documentary by May Shigenobu. May revisits the Japanese leftist activism in the 60s and the 70s, to understand why some Japanese students decided to dedicate their lives to the Palestinian cause by talking to the then leaders and visiting iconic locations of the time. It includes exclusive interviews with some leaders in the students' movements in Japan, Adachi Masao, as well as PFLP leaders such as Layla Khaled and Abu Ahmed Fouad. The documentary also talks about the Japanese Red Army members and their families living underground.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Bahgat
- Original Title
- Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine
- Country of Origin
- Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Japanese
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Al Jazeera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Bahgat
Mei Shigenobu
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Bahgat
Director
Mei Shigenobu
Producer
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What is Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine about?
This is a documentary produced for Al Jazeera Documentary by May Shigenobu. May revisits the Japanese leftist activism in the 60s and the 70s, to understand why some Japanese students decided to dedicate their lives to the Palestinian cause by talking to the then leaders and visiting iconic locations of the time. It includes exclusive interviews with some leaders in the students' movements in Japan, Adachi Masao, as well as PFLP leaders such as Layla Khaled and Abu Ahmed Fouad. The documentary also talks about the Japanese Red Army members and their families living underground.
Who directed Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine?
Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine was directed by Adam Bahgat.
Who stars in Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine?
The principal cast of Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine includes Masao Adachi, Abu Ahmad Fouad, Leila Khaled, Mei Shigenobu.
When was Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine released and how long is it?
Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 56m.