Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed (2021)
Installed at the heart of Japanese society when the country was in a state of collapse after World War II, and then launched on a frantic course to achieve modernity, over a period of 60 years, Michiko followed an unexpected path: that of encouraging the Japanese people to indulge in greater introspection in order to build a united, peaceful and enlightened Japan.
Director: Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: July 21, 2021
Cast
- Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain - Narrator (voice)
- Michiko - Self (archive footage)
- Akihito - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Grégory Tanielian
Production: CC&C, NHK, France 2, RTBF
Country: Belgium, France, Japan
Language: English, Français, 日本語
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed about?
- Installed at the heart of Japanese society when the country was in a state of collapse after World War II, and then launched on a frantic course to achieve modernity, over a period of 60 years, Michiko followed an unexpected path: that of encouraging the Japanese people to indulge in greater introspection in order to build a united, peaceful and enlightened Japan.
- Who directed Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed?
- Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed was directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte.
- Who stars in Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed?
- Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed stars Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain, Michiko, Akihito.
- How long is Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed?
- Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed?
- Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed is a Documentary film.
- Where was Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed produced?
- Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed was produced in Belgium, France, Japan.