CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 43m

Under Snow

42%(6)IMDbDocumentary

In Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”.

Directed byUlrike Ottinger

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Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
DE
Released
September 15, 2011

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Unter Schnee - Trailer (Deutsch) HD

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Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

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Directed by
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
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Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Produced by
Heino Deckert
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger

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