Kobayashi Issa
信濃風土記より 小林一茶
Synopsis
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fumio Kamei
- Original Score
- Masao Oki
- Original Title
- 信濃風土記より 小林一茶
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fumio Kamei
Masao Oki
Shigeru Shirai
Department Leadership Roster
Masao Oki
Original Music Composer
Fumio Kamei
Director
Shigeru Shirai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kobayashi Issa.
More Like Kobayashi Issa
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kobayashi Issa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kobayashi Issa about?
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
Who directed Kobayashi Issa?
Kobayashi Issa was directed by Fumio Kamei.
Who stars in Kobayashi Issa?
The principal cast of Kobayashi Issa includes Musei Tokugawa.
When was Kobayashi Issa released and how long is it?
Kobayashi Issa was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Kobayashi Issa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kobayashi Issa was composed by Masao Oki.