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201861 minPGdocumentary

JIZOLIBIDO

201861 minPGdocumentary

Eighty-eight users at Atelier Yamanami in Koka, Japan, express themselves as artists through various media, with their works gaining international recognition.

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Yoshiaki Kasatani

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Eighty-eight users at Atelier Yamanami in Koka, Japan, express themselves as artists through various media, with their works gaining international recognition.

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Yoshiaki Kasatanidirector

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Atelier Yamanami in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is a care facility for the disabled. It supports 88 registered artists who express themselves through various mediums. Their works have gained recognition internationally. The documentary focuses on the connection between the artists' mental states and their artistic expressions. It presents their unique perspectives and the value of their creations in the art world.

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