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20237 minPGdoc-short

1.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

mmm

20237 minPGdoc-short

1.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

35mm film materials reveal the aesthetic and symbolic significance of clouds in Japanese cinema from the 1920s to the present.

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35mm film materials reveal the aesthetic and symbolic significance of clouds in Japanese cinema from the 1920s to the present.

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Chiemi Shimada’s mmm presents a visual history of clouds in Japanese cinema, spanning from the 1920s to today. It draws on the work of physicist Masanao Abe, who advanced cloud studies through film. The documentary also considers Tapio Schneider's warnings about a future without clouds. It reflects on the aesthetic and symbolic roles clouds play in shaping cinematic narratives in Japan.

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