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1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in
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Film based on the book The inland sea by Donald Richie
In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan's Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie's by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and meeting people who still carried on the fading customs that Richie had observed
Originally released as a motion picture in 1991
Wide screen (1.66:1)
Special features: New interview with Lucille Cara; new conversation between Paul Schrader and Ian Buruma on author Donald Richie; interview with Donald Richie from 1991; liner notes essay by Arturo Silva
Cinematography by Hiro Narita; edited by Brian Cotnoir; music by Toru Takemitsu
Narrator: Donald Richie
Rating: Not rated
Blu-ray; region A; wide screen (1.66:1); stereo; 1080p high definition; requires Blu-ray player
English or Japanese dialogue; English subtitles