
2024
Akan Soul
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Synopsis
Akan Soul, a cinematic non-verbal documentary produced in the Lake Akan Onsen region of Hokkaido, Japan, focuses on the culture and traditions of the Ainu people, as well as the daily efforts and passions of the people of the Lake Akan Onsen region in the present day, Filmed over three seasons, the film focuses on the people who live with the beauty and harshness of Lake Akan’s natural environment.
It also captures the Marimo Festival of Lake Akan held in 2022 during the Corona Disaster. The quiet yet solemn ceremony is a valuable record of the historical background of the festival.
This video celebrates the natural beauty of the Lake Akan region and the respect for people’s lives and Ainu culture in the modern age, and we hope that viewers will feel the passion of the people of Akan and Ainu culture.
Country | Japan |
Client |
N/A |
Production Company |
Yuichi Ishida |
Agency | N/A |
Goals of the film
Through the video, we would like to be a catalyst for understanding Ainu culture and respecting diverse cultures.