Encounters with Silence (2016)
Kodokushi or the lonely death has become common in Japan. The director confronts the silence on the subject through encounters with a man who cleans the apartments of those who die alone, a photographer who documents the aftermath of kodokushi, an elderly woman fiercely protective of her independence even in old age, and an artist who sings to pierce the stillness around her. By examining the quiet and lonely death, this film becomes a meditation on life itself.
Director: Janus Victoria
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Janus Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Encounters with Silence about?
- Kodokushi or the lonely death has become common in Japan. The director confronts the silence on the subject through encounters with a man who cleans the apartments of those who die alone, a photographer who documents the aftermath of kodokushi, an elderly woman fiercely protective of her independence even in old age, and an artist who sings to pierce the stillness around her. By examining the quiet and lonely death, this film becomes a meditation on life itself.
- Who directed Encounters with Silence?
- Encounters with Silence was directed by Janus Victoria.