Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress
三里塚 第二砦の人々
Synopsis
"Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress" (1971) chronicles a decisive phase in the struggle against the construction of the Narita International Airport, as farmers in Sanrizuka adopted new defensive tactics, including the construction of fortified towers and underground shelters. As police forces moved to dismantle these structures, confrontations intensified. The film combines scenes of direct conflict with extended conversations between Ogawa and the farmers, documenting both the physical resistance and the sustained community organizing that defined this stage of the protest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinsuke Ogawa
- Original Title
- 三里塚 第二砦の人々
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Ogawa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinsuke Ogawa
Masaki Tamura
Tatsuo Takahashi
Iizuka Toshio, Hiroo Fuseya, Nobuyuki Kikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Iizuka Toshio
Producer
Hiroo Fuseya
Producer
Nobuyuki Kikuchi
Producer
Shinsuke Ogawa
Director
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Tatsuo Takahashi
Editor
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What is Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress about?
"Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress" (1971) chronicles a decisive phase in the struggle against the construction of the Narita International Airport, as farmers in Sanrizuka adopted new defensive tactics, including the construction of fortified towers and underground shelters. As police forces moved to dismantle these structures, confrontations intensified. The film combines scenes of direct conflict with extended conversations between Ogawa and the farmers, documenting both the physical resistance and the sustained community organizing that defined this stage of the protest.
Who directed Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress was directed by Shinsuke Ogawa.
Who stars in Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress?
The principal cast of Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress includes Not specified.
When was Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress released and how long is it?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.