Tokei Maru (2018)
Almost a century has passed since the tragic events that led to the expatriation of Asia Minor’s Greek population and the Great fire of Smyrna, this animation pays homage to the brave Japanese captain of the cargo ship Tokei Maru, who let go of the ship’s valuable merchandise in order to save the Ionian refugees from drowning. An act of sheer heroism that is threatened to fall into historical oblivion.
Director: Zahos Samoladas
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 14, 2018
Screenplay
Music: Ryan Camus
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Zahos Samoladas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tokei Maru about?
- Almost a century has passed since the tragic events that led to the expatriation of Asia Minor’s Greek population and the Great fire of Smyrna, this animation pays homage to the brave Japanese captain of the cargo ship Tokei Maru, who let go of the ship’s valuable merchandise in order to save the Ionian refugees from drowning. An act of sheer heroism that is threatened to fall into historical oblivion.
- Who directed Tokei Maru?
- Tokei Maru was directed by Zahos Samoladas.
- How long is Tokei Maru?
- Tokei Maru has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Tokei Maru?
- Tokei Maru is a Documentary, Animation film.
- Where was Tokei Maru produced?
- Tokei Maru was produced in Greece.