United Kingdom / Jun 08, 2019 / Sheffield Doc/Fest
13min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Chiyo is a poetic exploration of the suburbs in Japan through the filmmaker’s reflection on the life of her grandmother. With a series of everyday moments in Yashio from a summer fair to Buddhist rituals, the film embodies micro-narratives, seeking cinema’s ability to offer a contemplative space.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | ちよ |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | cargocollective.com |
| Release date | 8 giugno 2019 |
| Writer | Chiemi Shimada |
| Editing | Chiemi Shimada |
| Cinematography | Chiemi Shimada |
| Assistant directors | Chiemi Shimada |
| Camera operators | Chiemi Shimada |
| Additional photography | Chiemi Shimada |
Release dates
Premiere
Spain / Sep 26, 2019 / San Sebastián International Film Festival
Digital
United Kingdom / Dec 15, 2020 / Bow Arts: Visions in the Nunnery
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