Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores
東北おんばのうた ― つなみの浜辺で
Synopsis
In this documentary film, a companion to the book, Arai interviews five women from Ofunato, ages 79 to 100, who have survived as many as three tsunami in the past century! They talk about their childhood memories, their fortitude in the face of war and natural disaster, and the extraordinary depth of spoken Kesengo. Director Suzuki Yoi’s rich poetic sensibility offers a vision of humanity in all its complexity, as the film weaves together their Takuboku translations, poetry by the women themselves, and local songs. Their stories and their language will become a part of everyone who listens to their voices
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzuki Yoi
- Original Title
- 東北おんばのうた ― つなみの浜辺で
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzuki Yoi
Arai Takako
Department Leadership Roster
Suzuki Yoi
Director
Arai Takako
Producer
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What is Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores about?
In this documentary film, a companion to the book, Arai interviews five women from Ofunato, ages 79 to 100, who have survived as many as three tsunami in the past century! They talk about their childhood memories, their fortitude in the face of war and natural disaster, and the extraordinary depth of spoken Kesengo. Director Suzuki Yoi’s rich poetic sensibility offers a vision of humanity in all its complexity, as the film weaves together their Takuboku translations, poetry by the women themselves, and local songs. Their stories and their language will become a part of everyone who listens to their voices
Who directed Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores?
Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores was directed by Suzuki Yoi.
Who stars in Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores?
The principal cast of Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores includes Not specified.
When was Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores released and how long is it?
Songs Still Sung: Voices from the Tsunami Shores was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.