3.11 A Sense of Home Films

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3.11 A Sense of Home Films

2011

1h 15m

6.5(2 votes)

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Drama

Documentary

Overview

In memory of the Japanese earthquake on 3.11, each director presents a 3 minute and 11 second short film in tribute to those who were lost that day.

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고아성

Unknown Role

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Ana Torrent

Ana (segment "Ana, Three Minutes")

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桃井かおり

(segment "Heartquake")

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Zhao Tao

(segment "Alone Together")

Directing

Jonas Mekas

Himself (voice) (segment "Mt. Ventoux")

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