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High School Girls and Firebombs  ~An Appeal for Peace through Drama~

DC281760Documentary

女子高生と焼夷弾 あの日の記憶が消えないうちに [RAB]

|Length : 49 |Year : 2017

In April 2015, a high school drama club advisor asks the club members, “Do you know what happened on July 28?” It is the day of the bombing of Aomori 70 years ago. And he suggests they write a drama about it.
Shino, who raised her hand and volunteered to write the screenplay, decides to visit the home of a club member’s grandmother who survived the air raids. She is overwhelmed by the tragedy and horror. She had once thought she had no connection with the war, but she decides to learn more.
Then in 2016, the students get the opportunity to appear in a national competition with a play based on the Aomori air raids. The competition is held in Hiroshima, the site of an atomic bombing in World War II. Visiting Hiroshima for the first time, the club members consider the similarities between the indiscriminate horror that occurred there and the Aomori air raids.

One Dance,One Chance – The Masters of Hand Dancing –

DC270424Documentary

熱闘!手踊り名人決定戦 [RAB]

|Length : 44min. |Year : 2004

Once a Year, the final round of a very popular and unusual dance contest is held in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan-the "Te-odori Masters Championship." The unique kind of folk dance called "Te-odori" ( hand dancing )is based on the movements of the Kabuki theater. It developed amongst the rural communities of the region in the 19th century.

Heads! Bump the Sky! – Nebuta Fires the Passions of Summer –

DC279708Documentary

天サ頭ぶっつけろ ねぶたに燃えた一瞬の夏 [RAB]

|Length : 43min. |Year : 1997

Lit figures atop floats spur dancing in the streets

The Aomori Nebuta "fire festival" is famous the world over, but the men who make it possible are still shrouded in secrecy. This documentary focuses on two nebuta masters, Sakuryu Chiba and Takashi Kitamura as they plan, design and build their floats depicting legendary figures and animals. Work starts in the dead of winter for the festival which takes place over six days, from August 2.

Crossing the Finish Line – The Story of a Thoroughbred Who Lost Her Sight –

DC230326Documentary

盲目の名馬 タカラコスモス [RAB]

|Length : 47min. |Year : 2003

Takara Cosmos was once called a "Queen" in the Japanese Equestrian World. Unfortunately for this champion, the spotlight of fame slowly faded from sight. Five years ago, Takara Cosmos went blind due to an undiagnosed illness. A world without light is full of fear and uncertainty. However, a friendly young voice reaches out to touch her heart and keep her spirit alive. Takara Cosmos finds a kindred spirit in equestrian club student, Kanae Minato. Finally, a new life emerges from the darkness.

 

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