In Between Mountains And Oceans

In Between Mountains And Oceans

79 mins | Documentary | April 11, 2014

Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.

In Between Mountains And Oceans

79 mins | Documentary | April 11, 2014

In Between Mountains And Oceans
Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.
Producers
Original title Umi Yama Aida
Directors Masaaki Miyazawa
Writers Yusuke Kamata

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

as Himself

Shinnyo Kawai

as Himself

Kengo Kuma

as Himself

Mitsuo Ogawa

as Himself

Genmyo Ohno

as Himself

Masaru Tanaka

as Himself