The Birth of Saké (2015)
Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
Director: Erik Shirai
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Screenplay
Cinematography: Erik Shirai
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
japan, sake, social documentary, ancient knowledge, traditional food, traditional culture, social & cultural documentary, cultural identity, cultural preservation, traditional values, cultural heritage, cultural traditions
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Erik Shirai
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birth of Saké about?
- Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
- Who directed The Birth of Saké?
- The Birth of Saké was directed by Erik Shirai.
- How long is The Birth of Saké?
- The Birth of Saké has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Birth of Saké?
- The Birth of Saké is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Birth of Saké produced?
- The Birth of Saké was produced in Japan, United States of America.