Dolce
Brief Synopsis
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The story of famous Japanese writer Toshio Shimao, who died in 1986, reflecting on the events of his life, Japan and its inhabitants. This is also the story of the writer's widow, Miho Shimao, who lives alone with her handicapped daughter on an island in the middle of the ocean. The only means of pe
Cast & Crew
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Alexander Sokurov
Director
Miho Shimao
Maya Shimao
Sergey Ivanov
Editor
Alexei Jankowski
Editor
Yuji Kogure
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Experimental
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Back; Bereg Productions; Bogoslovsky; Idéale Audience; Quest Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 1m
Synopsis
The story of famous Japanese writer Toshio Shimao, who died in 1986, reflecting on the events of his life, Japan and its inhabitants. This is also the story of the writer's widow, Miho Shimao, who lives alone with her handicapped daughter on an island in the middle of the ocean. The only means of penetrating this world is in being able to perceive its exquisite taste and perverse pain, rendering it as affectionately sweet as a piece of opera.
Director
Alexander Sokurov
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Experimental
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Back; Bereg Productions; Bogoslovsky; Idéale Audience; Quest Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 1m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Betacam SP video
Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Cinema of the Present) August 30 - September 9, 2000.
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