Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake (2023)

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The film is set on September 1th, 1923 , when a huge earthquake hits Tokyo . The quake caused buildings to collapse, and the city was reduced to ashes by fire. The Great Kanto Earthquake killed more than 105,000 people. 100-year-old films recording this catastrophe have been found all over the country.But who filmed the turmoil of Tokyo, chased by raging fires?After investigating, I come across three cameramen. They turned the hand-cranked camera in a trance without being ordered by anyone.

Director: Minoru Inoue
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Screenplay

Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

earthquake, tokyo, japan, massacre, 1920s, taisho period, great kantō earthquake

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake about?
The film is set on September 1th, 1923 , when a huge earthquake hits Tokyo . The quake caused buildings to collapse, and the city was reduced to ashes by fire. The Great Kanto Earthquake killed more than 105,000 people. 100-year-old films recording this catastrophe have been found all over the country.But who filmed the turmoil of Tokyo, chased by raging fires?After investigating, I come across three cameramen. They turned the hand-cranked camera in a trance without being ordered by anyone.
Who directed Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake?
Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake was directed by Minoru Inoue.
How long is Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake?
Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake?
Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake is a Documentary film.
Where was Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake produced?
Men with Cameras - Capture the Great Kanto Earthquake was produced in Japan.