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Miyuki Matsuda and Kokoro Fujinami share their experiences and the emotional and societal effects of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

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Why Watch

  • Meet actress Miyuki Matsuda's personal reflections.
  • Follow anti-nuclear activist Kokoro Fujinami's insights.
  • See the impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake.

Did You Know

  • The film premiered on television on 1 October 2011.
  • It screened at the Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2012.
  • The theatrical version was released in Tokyo on 10 March 2012.
  • The film has a duration of 132 minutes.

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Japanese cinema fansEarthquake studiesNuclear activism
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Who directed the documentary Friends After 3.11?

Shunji Iwai directed and co-edited Friends After 3.11.

When did Friends After 3.11 premiere on television?

Friends After 3.11 premiered on television on 1 October 2011.

What was the duration of Friends After 3.11?

The duration of Friends After 3.11 is 132 minutes.

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