Ama-San
Synopsis
A dive, the midday sunlight filtering down through the water. The air in her lungs has to last until she can dislodge the abalone. Dives like these have been carried out in Japan for over 2000 years by the Ama-San.
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Trailer | Ama-San | Cláudia Varejão
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-12
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cláudia Varejão
- Screenplay & Story
- Cláudia Varejão
- Original Title
- Ama-San
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Portugal, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Terratreme, Mira Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cláudia Varejão
Cláudia Varejão
Cláudia Varejão
Cláudia Varejão, João Braz
João Matos, Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, Susana Nobre, Leonor Noivo
Department Leadership Roster
Cláudia Varejão
Director
Cláudia Varejão
Director of Photography
Cláudia Varejão
Screenplay
Cláudia Varejão
Editor
João Braz
Editor
João Matos
Producer
Tiago Hespanha
Producer
Luísa Homem
Producer
Susana Nobre
Producer
Leonor Noivo
Producer
Pedro Pinho
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ama-San
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What is Ama-San about?
A dive, the midday sunlight filtering down through the water. The air in her lungs has to last until she can dislodge the abalone. Dives like these have been carried out in Japan for over 2000 years by the Ama-San.
Who directed Ama-San?
Ama-San was directed by Cláudia Varejão.
Who stars in Ama-San?
The principal cast of Ama-San includes Not specified.
When was Ama-San released and how long is it?
Ama-San was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.