Across the Equator (1936)
Tsuburaya served both as director and cinematographer of this feature-length national policy documentary, supported by the naval ministry, which creates a sketch of life among cadets aboard a naval training vessel on a voyage around Indochina, Malaya, Hawaii and the South Pacific islands. The film clearly outlines the economic motives behind Japan’s southward expansion, but also presents the music and dance traditions of various regions, in what has been termed “folklore through sound”.
Director: Eiji Tsuburaya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 15, 1936
Editing: Chuzo Aochi
Production: Uzumasa Hassei Eiga, Yokohama Cinema Shokai, Nikkatsu Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Across the Equator about?
- Tsuburaya served both as director and cinematographer of this feature-length national policy documentary, supported by the naval ministry, which creates a sketch of life among cadets aboard a naval training vessel on a voyage around Indochina, Malaya, Hawaii and the South Pacific islands. The film clearly outlines the economic motives behind Japan’s southward expansion, but also presents the music and dance traditions of various regions, in what has been termed “folklore through sound”.
- Who directed Across the Equator?
- Across the Equator was directed by Eiji Tsuburaya.
- How long is Across the Equator?
- Across the Equator has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Across the Equator?
- Across the Equator is a Documentary film.
- Where was Across the Equator produced?
- Across the Equator was produced in Japan.