Plot Summary
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
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Director & Crew
Fumio Kamei
Director
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Who directed Kobayashi Issa?
Kobayashi Issa was directed by Fumio Kamei and released in 1941.
How long is Kobayashi Issa?
Kobayashi Issa has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1941-02-18
- Status
- Released