Ainu Neno An Ainu

2021 1h 12m JA

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary started as part of a photography project about the indigenous Ainu population in northern Japan, portraying people from tightly knit communities. They feel deeply connected by their culture and tradition. With gorgeous pictures, the directors explore how different generations of Ainu reflect on their identity after centuries of oppression.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Neo Sora
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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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 Neo Sora, shot by Neo Sora. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Takuya Kawakami shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14625660 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Neo Sora directs. Neo Sora behind the camera. Takuya Kawakami cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Neo Sora, shot by Neo Sora. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Takuya Kawakami shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt14625660 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.