Under Snow (2011)

Under Snow (2011) poster

In Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”.

Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ulrike Ottinger
Editing: Bettina Blickwede
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, 日本語
Original Language: de

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under Snow about?
In Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”.
Who directed Under Snow?
Under Snow was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Under Snow?
Under Snow stars Eva Mattes.
How long is Under Snow?
Under Snow has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Under Snow?
Under Snow is a Documentary film.
Where was Under Snow produced?
Under Snow was produced in Germany.