MIHOCAMERA 18
MIHOCAMERA 18歳
Horiike Miho
Japan/61min./2012
I am Miho Horiike, 18 years old.
What I am able to do right now… I worried and thought about this, and after reflecting on myself I took action.
I knew about the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from over a half century ago, where atomic bombs were dropped for the first time in the history of man.
I met a woman who was an atomic bomb victim in Hiroshima, a city that has experienced first-hand the horror of atomic bombing. Through this encounter with her, I conceived the idea to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony with one thousand origami cranes (Senbazuru) on August 6th.
I called strangers and asked them to pray.
Then, the Great East Japan earthquake occurred on March 11th, 2011.
I visited the scene with a digital camera. I met a woman, who was a disaster victim in Tagajo (Miyagi), a city that was hit badly by the earthquake.
I didn't intend to make a documentary at first, but I desperately tried to capture the truth that appeared in front of my eyes.
Then, I compiled the videos into one complete project. This is a documentary of the days when my eighteen-year-old self ran forward restlessly.
What I am able to do right now… I worried and thought about this, and after reflecting on myself I took action.
I knew about the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from over a half century ago, where atomic bombs were dropped for the first time in the history of man.
I met a woman who was an atomic bomb victim in Hiroshima, a city that has experienced first-hand the horror of atomic bombing. Through this encounter with her, I conceived the idea to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony with one thousand origami cranes (Senbazuru) on August 6th.
I called strangers and asked them to pray.
Then, the Great East Japan earthquake occurred on March 11th, 2011.
I visited the scene with a digital camera. I met a woman, who was a disaster victim in Tagajo (Miyagi), a city that was hit badly by the earthquake.
I didn't intend to make a documentary at first, but I desperately tried to capture the truth that appeared in front of my eyes.
Then, I compiled the videos into one complete project. This is a documentary of the days when my eighteen-year-old self ran forward restlessly.
| Title in English | MIHOCAMERA 18 |
|---|---|
| Title in Original Language | MIHOCAMERA 18歳 |
| Director(s) | Horiike Miho |
| Director's Bio/Filmography | I was born on August 17th in 1994. This is my first film. |
| Year of Completion | 2012 |
| Nationality of the Film | Japan |
| Running Time | 61 min. |
| Aspect Ratio | Video: 16:9 |
| Color | Color |
| Screening Format | DVD |
| Shooting Locations | Bury St Edmunds in England Hiroshima City (Hiroshima) and Tagajyo City (Miyagi) |
| Shooting Dates/Periods | March 11, 2011 ~ March 27, 2011 April 5, 2011 ~ April 10, 2011 |
| Names of Characters | Horiike Miho, Seki Chieko, Sasaki Tazuko |
| Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese,English, |
| Subtitles | Japanese, |
| Date of First Public Screening | 2012/9/30 |
| Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
| Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2012/9/30 |
| Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | |
| Staff Credits |
Photography: Abe Shinju, Ishii Haruna, Dogouchi Masato, Sayaka Hiyamizu, Horiike Miho,Miki Masaki,Eve Groves Editing: Horiike Miho Narration: Horiike Miho |
| Producer | Miho Horiike |
| Distributor / Distribution Company | Miho Horiike |
| Official Website for the Film | |
| Other Online Access to the film | |
| Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | None |

