Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress (1971)

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"Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress" (1971) chronicles a decisive phase in the struggle against the construction of the Narita International Airport, as farmers in Sanrizuka adopted new defensive tactics, including the construction of fortified towers and underground shelters. As police forces moved to dismantle these structures, confrontations intensified. The film combines scenes of direct conflict with extended conversations between Ogawa and the farmers, documenting both the physical resistance and the sustained community organizing that defined this stage of the protest.

Director: Shinsuke Ogawa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 143 min
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Cinematography: Masaki Tamura
Editing: Tatsuo Takahashi
Production: Ogawa Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Shinsuke Ogawa
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress about?
"Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress" (1971) chronicles a decisive phase in the struggle against the construction of the Narita International Airport, as farmers in Sanrizuka adopted new defensive tactics, including the construction of fortified towers and underground shelters. As police forces moved to dismantle these structures, confrontations intensified. The film combines scenes of direct conflict with extended conversations between Ogawa and the farmers, documenting both the physical resistance and the sustained community organizing that defined this stage of the protest.
Who directed Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress was directed by Shinsuke Ogawa.
How long is Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
What genre is Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress is a Documentary film.
Where was Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress produced?
Narita: The Peasants of the Second Fortress was produced in Japan.