Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze (2004)

Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze (2004) poster

Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze observes the visionary sculptor Katsura Funakoshi as he quietly breathes life into camphor wood. Take a look as he works in his atelier, preps for exhibitions, and speaks at lectures. The simple, warm and gentle figures carved out by Funakoshi can be attributed to the harmony of precise calculations and accidental occurrences. His human-like sculptures draw in beholders with their distant marble gaze as if pondering philosophical thoughts and projecting subtle yet bold emotions.

Director: Kenjirō Fujii
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Country: Japan
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze about?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze observes the visionary sculptor Katsura Funakoshi as he quietly breathes life into camphor wood. Take a look as he works in his atelier, preps for exhibitions, and speaks at lectures. The simple, warm and gentle figures carved out by Funakoshi can be attributed to the harmony of precise calculations and accidental occurrences. His human-like sculptures draw in beholders with their distant marble gaze as if pondering philosophical thoughts and projecting subtle yet bold emotions.
Who directed Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze was directed by Kenjirō Fujii.
Who stars in Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze stars Katsura Funakoshi.
How long is Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze is a Documentary film.
Where was Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze produced?
Katsura Funakoshi: Whispering Gaze was produced in Japan.