The Song of Stone (1963)

02/01/1963 (JP) • Documentary • 24m

Overview

While extracting and polishing their blocks of stone, stonecutters used to say “the stone is coming to life". This paradox provided Matsumoto with the best metaphor for what making a film is all about. In his opinion, filmmakers work images in the same way that stonecutters work stones.

The Song of Stone (1963)

02/01/1963 (JP) • 24m

Documentary

Overview

While extracting and polishing their blocks of stone, stonecutters used to say “the stone is coming to life". This paradox provided Matsumoto with the best metaphor for what making a film is all about. In his opinion, filmmakers work images in the same way that stonecutters work stones.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

short film

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