Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan (2010)

命と向き合った被災記者たちの闘い

Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan (2010) poster

Also known as the "Kobe earthquake," the massive earthquake struck the southern Hyogo prefecture on January 17, 1995 and resulted in more than 6,400 casualties. The drama will focus on the reporters working for the Kobe Shimbun, who were determined to keep the newspaper running without interruption, despite the damage suffered during the earthquake. The characters in the drama will all be based on real people, using their real names. Sakurai stars as the photo reporter Tomohiko Mitsuyama, who had joined Kobe Shimbun four years before the earthquake. The show will also have documentary segments such as interviews, including an appearance by Mitsuyama himself.

Director: Gō Shichitaka, Yûji Mobara
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Fuji Television Network
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning, Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Inspiring True Stories

Keywords

photography, earthquake, based on true story, disaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan about?
Also known as the "Kobe earthquake," the massive earthquake struck the southern Hyogo prefecture on January 17, 1995 and resulted in more than 6,400 casualties. The drama will focus on the reporters working for the Kobe Shimbun, who were determined to keep the newspaper running without interruption, despite the damage suffered during the earthquake. The characters in the drama will all be based on real people, using their real names. Sakurai stars as the photo reporter Tomohiko Mitsuyama, who had joined Kobe Shimbun four years before the earthquake. The show will also have documentary segments such as interviews, including an appearance by Mitsuyama himself.
Who directed Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan was directed by Gō Shichitaka, Yûji Mobara.
Who stars in Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan stars Sho Sakurai, Takehiko Ono, Keisuke Horibe, Kei Yamamoto, Aiko Ito, Kazue Fukiishi.
How long is Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan is a Documentary, Drama, History film.
Where was Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan produced?
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan?
The themes of Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan include: Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning, Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Inspiring True Stories.