The Future for Children in Fukushima
こどものみらい いん ふくしま
Hiroki Ryuichi
Japan/3min./2011
A short film by the internationally acclaimed director Hiroki Ryuichi. Otomo Yoshihide composed the beautiful score featuring acoustic guitar. Children are all pure and equal, yet, we see them differently since the 3.11. The children in Fukushima were to grow up safe and sound surrounded by nature, but now things have changed. By capturing and observing the children, Hiroki and Otomo send a strong message to the audience.| Title in English | The Future for Children in Fukushima |
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| Title in Original Language | こどものみらい いん ふくしま |
| Director(s) | Hiroki Ryuichi |
| Director's Bio/Filmography | Born 1954 in Fukushima, Hiroki made his directorial debut with "Seigyaku! - Onna o abaku" in 1982. In 2003, he directed Vibrator which screened at over 40 international film festivals and won various awards. In 2008, he made his first documentary feature, "Bakushi: The Incredible Lives of Rope-Masters". His other credits include "It’s Only Talk"(06), "M"(07), "April Bride"(09), "The Lightening Tree"(10), "Keibetsu"(11), "RIVER"(11), "Crying 100 Times: Every Raindrop Falls"(13), "Kabukicho Love Hotel"(15), "Hibana"(Netflix) (16) and "P to JK"(17). |
| Year of Completion | 2011 |
| Nationality of the Film | Japan |
| Running Time | 3 min. |
| Aspect Ratio | Video: 16：9 |
| Color | Color |
| Screening Format | BDDVD |
| Shooting Locations | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Shooting Dates/Periods | Jun 17 -18, 2011 |
| Names of Characters | Children of the Yotsukura Elementary School, Iwaki City, Fukushima |
| Language of Commentary and Dialogue | Japanese, |
| Subtitles | English, |
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| Staff Credits |
Photography: Nabeshima Atsuhiro Music: Otomo Yoshihide |
| Producer | Minatoya Yasushi |
| Distributor / Distribution Company | Thefool INC. |
| Official Website for the Film | |
| Other Online Access to the film | http://thefool-inc.com/ |
| Screenings at the Past YIDFF Programs and Events | YIDFF 2011 |
