In Between Mountains and Oceans (2014)

For a thousand years, Japanese have lived in this forest. A thousand years from now, what will you leave behind?

In Between Mountains and Oceans (2014) poster

Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.

Director: Masaaki Miyazawa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Masaaki Miyazawa
Editing: Ryuji Miyajima
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects, Nature and Wilderness

Keywords

human vs nature, forest, architecture, nature documentary

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In Between Mountains and Oceans about?
Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.
Who directed In Between Mountains and Oceans?
In Between Mountains and Oceans was directed by Masaaki Miyazawa.
Who stars in In Between Mountains and Oceans?
In Between Mountains and Oceans stars Takeshi Kitano, Shinnyo Kawai, Kengo Kuma, Mitsuo Ogawa, Genmyo Ohno, Masaru Tanaka.
How long is In Between Mountains and Oceans?
In Between Mountains and Oceans has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is In Between Mountains and Oceans?
In Between Mountains and Oceans is a Documentary film.
Where was In Between Mountains and Oceans produced?
In Between Mountains and Oceans was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of In Between Mountains and Oceans?
The themes of In Between Mountains and Oceans include: The Microscopic World of Insects, Nature and Wilderness.