An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka (2012)
In-depth look at the twilight years, spent training apprentices, of temple builder Nishioka Tsunekazu, who was called the "devil" as he devoted his life to temple architecture. His insistence on the gargantuan timescale of linking life to the next millennium emerges from people who knew him. Remarkable as well for showing the unknown backstage of temple architecture. Nishioka, known as "the last temple carpenter," handled the major Showa-era repairs of Horyuji temple, and in 1990 was at the scene of the reconstruction work for Yakushi temple.
Director: Yûji Yamazaki
Genre: Drama, History, Family, Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 4, 2012
Cast
- Tsunekazu Nishioka - Himself
- Renji Ishibashi - Narrator
Music: Kazuya Sahara
Cinematography: Shuhei Tada
Editing: Hiroyuki Imaoka
Production: Uzumasa
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
construction, buddhist temple, wood carving
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka about?
- In-depth look at the twilight years, spent training apprentices, of temple builder Nishioka Tsunekazu, who was called the "devil" as he devoted his life to temple architecture. His insistence on the gargantuan timescale of linking life to the next millennium emerges from people who knew him. Remarkable as well for showing the unknown backstage of temple architecture. Nishioka, known as "the last temple carpenter," handled the major Showa-era repairs of Horyuji temple, and in 1990 was at the scene of the reconstruction work for Yakushi temple.
- Who directed An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
- An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was directed by Yûji Yamazaki.
- Who stars in An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
- An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka stars Tsunekazu Nishioka, Renji Ishibashi.
- How long is An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
- An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
- An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka is a Drama, History, Family, Documentary film.
- Where was An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka produced?
- An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was produced in Japan.