Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture is a documentary film. directed by Rainer Komers.
Synopsis
The follow-up film to “Barstow, California” takes us to the mountains of Miyama, a remote forest and tourist area north of Kyoto. Uwe Walter, a shakuhachi player from Germany, lives there with his wife Mitsuyo for 30 years. Together with the villagers he prepares the annual Gion Festival. On the eve of the festival, the village representatives tell him that his self-built studio is to be demolished. This brings back memories for him of earlier times and his first steps as a Nō actor. In the manner of a fresco, the film interweaves rural depictions of everyday life with the story of its German protagonist. In the village community with its togetherness of generations, Uwe shares life with his neighbours, with farmers, hunters, woodsmen, poultry farmers and anglers, tills his kitchen garden, and like other tradition-conscious villagers, he also grows his rice. The film shows them in a harsh mountain landscape between the rainy season and the first snow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture about?
The follow-up film to “Barstow, California” takes us to the mountains of Miyama, a remote forest and tourist area north of Kyoto. Uwe Walter, a shakuhachi player from Germany, lives there with ...
Who directed Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture?
Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture was directed by Rainer Komers.
How long is Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture?
Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture released?
Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture was released on May 11, 2023 in theaters.