• 2012
  • 3m
Shokunin

Summary Shokunin is a short documentary film that explores the fading art of traditional Japanese knife-sharpening through the work of Master Chiharu Sugai. An evocative score, vivid imagery and astounding sound are woven together to showcase Sugai San's daily routine in his New York City workshop and the forces that threaten the future of his craft. View more details

  • 2012
  • 3m

Shokunin

Directed : Jesse Flower-Ambroch

Written : Unknown

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : Biography Documentary Short

Release date : Nov 14, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : Japanese

Summary Shokunin is a short documentary film that explores the fading art of traditional Japanese knife-sharpening through the work of Master Chiharu Sugai. An evocative score, vivid imagery and astounding sound are woven together to showcase Sugai San's daily routine in his New York City workshop and the forces that threaten the future of his craft. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary Short

Release date : Nov 14, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : Japanese

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