Kobayashi Issa (1941)
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
Director: Fumio Kamei
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: February 18, 1941
Cast
- Musei Tokugawa - Narrator (voice)
Music: Masao Oki
Cinematography: Shigeru Shirai
Production: Toho Eiga
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Fumio Kamei
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kobayashi Issa about?
- The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
- Who directed Kobayashi Issa?
- Kobayashi Issa was directed by Fumio Kamei.
- Who stars in Kobayashi Issa?
- Kobayashi Issa stars Musei Tokugawa.
- How long is Kobayashi Issa?
- Kobayashi Issa has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Kobayashi Issa?
- Kobayashi Issa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kobayashi Issa produced?
- Kobayashi Issa was produced in Japan.