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Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto

2012·Movie
1h 23min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

This documentary follows 200 days in the life of contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto— a leading presence in the world of modern art. He is the winner of many prestigious awards and his photographs are sold for millions of yen at overseas auctions. The film shows the sites of the Architecture series shot in southern France, the huge installation art work at 17th Biennale of Sydney, his new work Mathematics at Provence, his art studio while working on Lightning Fields, and more. It thoroughly pursues the question Sugimoto's works pose - "living in modern times, what are these works trying to tell us?" Memories of Origin is the Director's Cut of the program broadcasted at WOWOW on December, 2010. This documetary is expanded from a TV program which was honored is nominated for the International Emmy Award for Art 2011.
Contemplative Art DocumentaryHiroshi Sugimoto BiographyVisual PhilosophyMeditative PacingAesthetic WonderModern Art ProcessIntellectual EngagementCinematic BeautySpiritual InquirySlow Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Yūko Nakamura
Produced by:
Miyuki Fukuma, Hideyuki Furutani, Yūko Nakamura
Composed by:
Keiichiro Shibuya

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Is Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

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How long is Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto?

1 h 23 min

Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto runs 1 h 23 min.

Is Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.