Guardians of the Harvest

MATSUI Misaki and TAKAI Akio will be joining us at Camer Japan for a Q&A after the screenings of SEKKA - Snow Crystals + Guardians of the Harvest. In addition, TAKAI Akio will be giving a stencil carving workshop. Het Suwa heiligdom is een van de oudste Shinto schrijn- en Boeddhistische tempelcomplexen in Japan, omgeven door prachtige natuur. Eeuwenlang is Suwa het spirituele centrum voor religieuze rituelen en festivals. Deze mooie documentaire legt dat alles vier seizoenen lang vast en toont zo de diepgaande verhouding tussen de natuur en zowel Boeddhisme als Shinto in Japan. Inclusief niet eerder vertoonde ceremonies achter gesloten deuren. Voorafgegaan door short: SEKKA - Snow Crystals Suwa Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple complexes in Japan, surrounded by beautiful nature. For centuries, it has been the spiritual centre for religious rites and festivals. This gorgeous documentary tracks the shrine through four seasons, highlighting the deep relation between nature and both Buddhist and Shinto religion in Japan. Includes never-before-seen private ceremonies. Preceded by short: SEKKA - Snow Crystals About SEKKA - Snow Crystals, by MATSUI Misaki A short, wholesome documentary about the work of Edo stencil carving expert TAKAI Akio. Having returned to his craftsmanship after 30 years, Akio gives us insight into why the snow crystal pattern holds a special place in his heart.