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Documentary

Unter Schnee

Director / ULRIKE OTTINGER

This film explores life in snowy Echigo, Japan, with Ulrike Ottinger and two Kabuki performers. Following Bokushi Suzuki's footsteps, the journey includes mystical encounters and transformations, blending Edo period and present-day experiences. From temple children sculpting Mount Fuji in snow to a weaver haunted by a mountain demon, the film captures the unique charm of Echigo's daily life and traditions.

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