Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa (2004)
This extraordinary film presents Japanese classical scroll painting as never before. The Yamanaka Tokiwa comprises twelve scrolls painted by Matabei Iwasa some 400 years ago. Haneda redefines the art documentary and demonstrated that a film about a masterpiece can be equally masterful.
Director: Sumiko Haneda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 24, 2004
Cast
- Michie Kita - Narrator
- Kyoko Kataoka - Matabei's Mother, Tashi
Screenplay
Music: Seiji Tsuruzawa
Production: Jiyu Kobo
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Sumiko Haneda
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa about?
- This extraordinary film presents Japanese classical scroll painting as never before. The Yamanaka Tokiwa comprises twelve scrolls painted by Matabei Iwasa some 400 years ago. Haneda redefines the art documentary and demonstrated that a film about a masterpiece can be equally masterful.
- Who directed Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa?
- Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa was directed by Sumiko Haneda.
- Who stars in Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa?
- Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa stars Michie Kita, Kyoko Kataoka.
- How long is Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa?
- Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa?
- Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa produced?
- Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa was produced in Japan.