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Ainu Puri follows Shigeki, a member of the Ainu people in northern Japan, as he teaches his son Motoki about their cultural heritage. The film addresses the revival of Ainu traditions after a long history of suppression. It presents the personal and familial aspects of cultural transmission within the Ainu community.
The documentary captures the significance of ancestral customs and the efforts to reclaim and preserve them. Through the lens of Shigeki's experiences, viewers gain insight into the Ainu identity and the challenges faced in maintaining these traditions in a modern context.
Why Watch
- •Meet Shigeki and Motoki in their cultural revival.
- •Find out how Ainu traditions are taught to the next generation.
- •See the impact of historical suppression on indigenous customs.
Did You Know
•The film is 86 minutes long.
•Shigeki is a member of the Ainu people of northern Japan.
•Motoki is Shigeki's son, learning about Ainu heritage.
Perfect For
Indigenous peoplesCultural heritageEthnographic film