Bessho Tea Factory (2014)

A documentary directed by Hori Teiichi who was a production assistant on the 1994 documentary Otentousama ga Hoshii and has worked in a wide variety of genres from pink films to ordinary theatrical releases. The lifestyle and scenery of Osawa, a village situated 740 meters up on the mountainous slopes of Hamamatsu city's northern region in Shizuoka Prefecture, are the focus of this first installment to the "Tenryu-ku" series. It straightforwardly captures the tea harvest in late May and the tea processing conducted in a factory while showcasing mist shrouded tea fields drummed by rain as well as the beauty of the glistening green of the tea leaf shoots.

Director: Teiichi Hori
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date:
Production: Athéne Cultural Center
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

tea, rural area

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bessho Tea Factory about?
A documentary directed by Hori Teiichi who was a production assistant on the 1994 documentary Otentousama ga Hoshii and has worked in a wide variety of genres from pink films to ordinary theatrical releases. The lifestyle and scenery of Osawa, a village situated 740 meters up on the mountainous slopes of Hamamatsu city's northern region in Shizuoka Prefecture, are the focus of this first installment to the "Tenryu-ku" series. It straightforwardly captures the tea harvest in late May and the tea processing conducted in a factory while showcasing mist shrouded tea fields drummed by rain as well as the beauty of the glistening green of the tea leaf shoots.
Who directed Bessho Tea Factory?
Bessho Tea Factory was directed by Teiichi Hori.
How long is Bessho Tea Factory?
Bessho Tea Factory has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Bessho Tea Factory?
Bessho Tea Factory is a Documentary film.
Where was Bessho Tea Factory produced?
Bessho Tea Factory was produced in Japan.