Under Snow
Unter Schnee
Synopsis
In Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”.
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Unter Schnee - Trailer (Deutsch) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Title
- Unter Schnee
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Bettina Blickwede
Ulrike Ottinger, Heino Deckert
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Writer
Bettina Blickwede
Editor
Ulrike Ottinger
Producer
Heino Deckert
Producer
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
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What is Under Snow about?
In Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”.
Who directed Under Snow?
Under Snow was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Under Snow?
The principal cast of Under Snow includes Eva Mattes.
When was Under Snow released and how long is it?
Under Snow was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.