Nuclear Nation 2011–2015
フタバから遠く離れて 2016総集編
Funahashi Atsushi
Japan/180min./2016
Forced to evacuate because of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the residents of Futaba—one of the two towns that the nuclear power station straddles—have experienced frustration, conflict, and numerous divisions. The camera trains a sober gaze on a town and its people tossed about at the mercy of the government. This version of this internationally acclaimed film combines the first two parts, previously released under the same title, with additional footage taken later.| Title in English | Nuclear Nation 2011–2015 |
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| Title in Original Language | フタバから遠く離れて 2016総集編 |
| Director(s) | Funahashi Atsushi |
| Director's Bio/Filmography | Funahashi Atsushi was born in Osaka, Japan, and graduated from Tokyo University with a B.A. in cinema studies. He moved to New York in 1997 and studied film directing at the School of Visual Arts. His debut feature echoes (2001) was well received by critics and film festivals, winning three jury and audience awards at Annonay International Film Festival in France. The film has been theatrically distributed in the USA and Japan. His second film, Big River (2006), starring Jo Odagiri, was selected for the Berlinale Co-Production Market and PPP (Pusan Promotion Plan) at its project stage. Produced by Office Kitano, the film was shown at various film festivals (including Berlin, Pusan, Karlovy Vary, Sao Paolo, and Shanghai) and was released worldwide by Celluloid Dreams Director's Label. Funahashi has also directed several HDTV documentaries on social issues and New York ethnic culture for US/Japanese networks. "For the Joyful Moment of Life" (2005), won a Telly Award. Funahashi moved back to Tokyo in 2007 and has started directing films in Japan. "Deep in the Valley(2009)", "Nuclear Nation I & II (2012, 2014)", and "Cold Bloom (2013, produced by Office Kitano)" are all premiered at Berlin International Film Festival and theatrically released in many countries. His latest film is "RAISE YOUR ARMS AND TWIST Documentary of NMB48", a documentary essay on Japanese idol culture. |
| Year of Completion | 2016 |
| Nationality of the Film | Japan |
| Running Time | 180 min. |
| Aspect Ratio | Video: 16：9 |
| Color | Color |
| Screening Format | BD |
| Shooting Locations | Japan |
| Shooting Dates/Periods | 2011 - 2015 |
| Names of Characters | Katsutaka Idogawa, Shiro Izawa, Soichiro Saito, Hiroyuki Kono |
| Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
| Subtitles | English, |
| Date of First Public Screening | 2015/10/12 (旧版 prev.version) |
| Place of First Public Screening (Country) | Japan |
| Date of First Public Screening in Japan | 2015/10/12 (旧版 prev.version) |
| Previous Screenings at Other Film Festivals and Events | N/A |
| Staff Credits |
Photography: Funahashi Atsushi, Yamazaki Yutaka Editing: Funahashi Atsushi Sound: Kuwaki Tomoji Music: Sakamoto Ryuichi, Suzuki Haruyuki |
| Producer | Hashimoto Yoshiko (DOCUMENTARY JAPAN) |
| Distributor / Distribution Company | DOCUMENTARY JAPAN |
| Official Website for the Film | http://www.nuclearnation/jp |
| Other Online Access to the film | |
| Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | YIDFF 2015 |
