A Burning Star

Original title: 焼星
Duration: 95 min
Release date: 1995-01-01
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A Burning Star depicts the physicality of destruction and disappearance through images of the Japanese filmmaker's father who dies and is cremated. Maintaining a solid rhythm and perspective, this film highlights the meaning and importance of "viewing" and "filming" in documentary.

Documentary

焼星

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Kenji Onishi
Kenji Onishi
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