The Voyage of Bashô (2019)
A fictionalised documentary about the great Japanese poet Bashô (1644–1694), the spiritual father of haiku poetry. A monk, portraying the poet, journeys through Japan, following Bashô's journal and writing many of his haikus. A ruminant, poetic, Zen Buddhist observation of nature – a return to the lost paradise of unspoilt nature.
Director: Richard Dindo
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 7, 2019
Cast
- Hiroaki Kawamoto - Bashô
- Higuchi Seitaro - Sora
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roger Walch
Editing: René Zumbühl
Production: PCT Cinéma & Télévision, Lea Produktion, RTS
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
japan, poetry, poet, haiku, 17th century, basho
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Voyage of Bashô about?
- A fictionalised documentary about the great Japanese poet Bashô (1644–1694), the spiritual father of haiku poetry. A monk, portraying the poet, journeys through Japan, following Bashô's journal and writing many of his haikus. A ruminant, poetic, Zen Buddhist observation of nature – a return to the lost paradise of unspoilt nature.
- Who directed The Voyage of Bashô?
- The Voyage of Bashô was directed by Richard Dindo.
- Who stars in The Voyage of Bashô?
- The Voyage of Bashô stars Hiroaki Kawamoto, Higuchi Seitaro.
- How long is The Voyage of Bashô?
- The Voyage of Bashô has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Voyage of Bashô?
- The Voyage of Bashô is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Voyage of Bashô produced?
- The Voyage of Bashô was produced in Switzerland.