Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival (1980)
This film documents a snow festival with a history dating to the 13th century held at Izu Shrine in the Niino community of Anan-cho, a small town located in the Shimoina District of Nagano Prefecture. The winter snow that falls during the festival is thought to herald the abundant life force of spring. Noda completed this film over a five-year period beginning in 1974, visiting the festival each year with a small staff and editing the footage as he shot.
Director: Shinkichi Noda
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: October 4, 1980
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Shinkichi Noda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival about?
- This film documents a snow festival with a history dating to the 13th century held at Izu Shrine in the Niino community of Anan-cho, a small town located in the Shimoina District of Nagano Prefecture. The winter snow that falls during the festival is thought to herald the abundant life force of spring. Noda completed this film over a five-year period beginning in 1974, visiting the festival each year with a small staff and editing the footage as he shot.
- Who directed Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival?
- Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival was directed by Shinkichi Noda.
- How long is Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival?
- Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).