Arita
Synopsis
ARITA is a short film told in pictures and in small moments. It is about a girl whose first friend is a small drawing named Arita, a cute nosed endearment she found everywhere. From her notebooks to her illustrations and school supplies, Arita appeared silently and still. Growing up with such a friend would raise questions and as she became older, she attempted to answer them. Iwai, one of Japan’s most exciting directors, tells a beautiful and dream-like story through the precious eyes of Ryoko Hirosue. The heavenly tint of the picture and the serene piano playing makes ARITA easily an audience favorite.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunji Iwai
- Screenplay & Story
- Shunji Iwai
- Original Score
- Shunji Iwai
- Original Title
- Arita
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Department Leadership Roster
Shunji Iwai
Director
Shunji Iwai
Editor
Shunji Iwai
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arita.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arita about?
ARITA is a short film told in pictures and in small moments. It is about a girl whose first friend is a small drawing named Arita, a cute nosed endearment she found everywhere. From her notebooks to her illustrations and school supplies, Arita appeared silently and still. Growing up with such a friend would raise questions and as she became older, she attempted to answer them. Iwai, one of Japan’s most exciting directors, tells a beautiful and dream-like story through the precious eyes of Ryoko Hirosue. The heavenly tint of the picture and the serene piano playing makes ARITA easily an audience favorite.
Who directed Arita?
Arita was directed by Shunji Iwai.
Who stars in Arita?
The principal cast of Arita includes Ryoko Hirosue.
When was Arita released and how long is it?
Arita was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Arita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arita was composed by Shunji Iwai.