Book of Shadows (2025)
In the heart of Hiroshima, some hibakusha – survivors of the atomic bomb – share their stories in front of the camera, entrusting the present with the memory of a wound that still burns. Their faces and words intertwine with archival materials, radiant sounds, and hand-drawn animations, composing an intimate narrative that gives shape to the invisible and rekindles memories that have survived both time and oblivion.
Director: Giuseppe Carrieri
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: August 6, 2025
Cast
- William Angiuli - Narrator
- Keisaburō Toyonaga - Self
- Toshiko Tanaka - Self
- Kazuhiko Futagawa - Self
Screenplay
- Massimo De Giuseppe (Story Consultant)
- Kevin Greguoldo (Creative Producer)
Music: Edmondo Riccardo Annoni
Cinematography: Emanuele Stalla
Editing: Elisa Chiari
Language: Italiano, 日本語
Original Language: it
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Book of Shadows about?
- In the heart of Hiroshima, some hibakusha – survivors of the atomic bomb – share their stories in front of the camera, entrusting the present with the memory of a wound that still burns. Their faces and words intertwine with archival materials, radiant sounds, and hand-drawn animations, composing an intimate narrative that gives shape to the invisible and rekindles memories that have survived both time and oblivion.
- Who directed Book of Shadows?
- Book of Shadows was directed by Giuseppe Carrieri.
- Who stars in Book of Shadows?
- Book of Shadows stars William Angiuli, Keisaburō Toyonaga, Toshiko Tanaka, Kazuhiko Futagawa.
- How long is Book of Shadows?
- Book of Shadows has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Book of Shadows?
- Book of Shadows is a Documentary film.