Prison Circle
プリズン・サークル
Synopsis
It took Kaori Sakagami six years to receive permission for shooting her documentary in a Japanese prison. In a unique project, a limited number of inmates can participate in a therapeutic circle in order to understand the mental and social conditions of their behavior. Even after being released from prison, former inmates are supported by psychologists and social workers. What is remarkable in the process: the inmates learn to support each other and to open up toward the experiences of others.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaori Sakagami
- Original Score
- Yuichi Matsumoto, Haruyuki Suzuki
- Original Title
- プリズン・サークル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- out of frame
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaori Sakagami
Yuichi Matsumoto, Haruyuki Suzuki
Kaori Sakagami
Kaori Sakagami
Department Leadership Roster
Kaori Sakagami
Editor
Kaori Sakagami
Director
Kaori Sakagami
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Prison Circle about?
It took Kaori Sakagami six years to receive permission for shooting her documentary in a Japanese prison. In a unique project, a limited number of inmates can participate in a therapeutic circle in order to understand the mental and social conditions of their behavior. Even after being released from prison, former inmates are supported by psychologists and social workers. What is remarkable in the process: the inmates learn to support each other and to open up toward the experiences of others.
Who directed Prison Circle?
Prison Circle was directed by Kaori Sakagami.
Who stars in Prison Circle?
The principal cast of Prison Circle includes Not specified.
When was Prison Circle released and how long is it?
Prison Circle was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Prison Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prison Circle was composed by Yuichi Matsumoto, Haruyuki Suzuki.