Tokyo Phoenix (2017)

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In 150 years, twice marked by total destruction —a terrible earthquake in 1923 and incendiary bombings in 1945— followed by a spectacular rebirth, Tokyo, the old city of Edo, has become the largest and most futuristic capital in the world in a transformation process fueled by the exceptional resilience of its inhabitants, and nourished by a unique phenomenon of cultural hybridization.

Director: Olivier Julien
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gérard Cohen-Tannugi
Editing: Annick Raoul
Production: ARTE, CC&C, NHK
Country: Japan, France
Language: 日本語, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

atomic bomb, hiroshima, japan, tokyo, japan, archive footage, historical society, mass destruction, old footage, film archives, social & cultural documentary, nagasaki, history of japan, resilience, cultural identity, artistic legacy, habitat destruction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tokyo Phoenix about?
In 150 years, twice marked by total destruction —a terrible earthquake in 1923 and incendiary bombings in 1945— followed by a spectacular rebirth, Tokyo, the old city of Edo, has become the largest and most futuristic capital in the world in a transformation process fueled by the exceptional resilience of its inhabitants, and nourished by a unique phenomenon of cultural hybridization.
Who directed Tokyo Phoenix?
Tokyo Phoenix was directed by Olivier Julien.
Who stars in Tokyo Phoenix?
Tokyo Phoenix stars Éric Chantelauze, François Montagut, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Kaoru Yachigusa, Shouto Kashii, Mathieu Buscatto.
How long is Tokyo Phoenix?
Tokyo Phoenix has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Tokyo Phoenix?
Tokyo Phoenix is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
Where was Tokyo Phoenix produced?
Tokyo Phoenix was produced in Japan, France.