To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

2001 1h 4m JA

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Kenji Nakagami, one of the most notable Japanese writers of the post-war, died in 1992. His work reveals a strong connection to his homeland, Kishu: a mountainous region that connects to the Pacific Ocean through a river. "To The Alley" (alternative title) is a documentary about Kenji's life. Incorporating 16 mm images from the writer's personal archive and adding new footage, director Shinji Aoyama travels through the paths of the life and art of the Japanese writer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kishū Izuchi

Credits

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Director: Shinji Aoyama
Writers: Shinji Aoyama
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shinji Aoyama, shot by Masaki Tamura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0457611 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Shinji Aoyama directs. Masaki Tamura behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Shinji Aoyama, shot by Masaki Tamura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5IMDB entry: tt0457611 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.