The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira (2003)

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With his photography and texts, Takuma Nakahira was a driving force behind Japan’s «political season» during the ‘60s and ‘70s, before suffering an artistic crisis that lead him into a medical emergency in 1977. Having lost a great part of his memory and his ability to speak, photographs became his life. Over a period of three years, the movie follows Nakahira on his daily quest to trace his life in photographs, whether in his Yokohama neighborhood or on a journey to Okinawa, a place visited in a long gone past.

Director: Masashi Kohara
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Music: Brigitte Fontaine
Editing: Masashi Kohara
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira about?
With his photography and texts, Takuma Nakahira was a driving force behind Japan’s «political season» during the ‘60s and ‘70s, before suffering an artistic crisis that lead him into a medical emergency in 1977. Having lost a great part of his memory and his ability to speak, photographs became his life. Over a period of three years, the movie follows Nakahira on his daily quest to trace his life in photographs, whether in his Yokohama neighborhood or on a journey to Okinawa, a place visited in a long gone past.
Who directed The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira?
The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira was directed by Masashi Kohara.
Who stars in The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira?
The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira stars Takuma Nakahira.
How long is The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira?
The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira?
The Man Who Became A Camera: Photographer Takuma Nakahira is a Documentary film.