The Birth of Saké (2015)

04/16/2015 (JP) • Documentary, History • 1h 30m

Overview

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.

The Birth of Saké (2015)

04/16/2015 (JP) • 1h 30m

Documentary, History

Overview

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

japan

sake

social documentary

ancient knowledge

traditional food

traditional culture

social & cultural documentary

cultural identity

cultural preservation

traditional values

cultural heritage

cultural traditions

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