Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

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Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed (2021)

Directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte

Documentary · 1h 05m

Installed at the heart of Japanese society when the country was in a state of collapse after World War II, and then launched on a frantic course to achieve modernity, over a period of 60 years, Michiko followed an unexpected path: that of encouraging the Japanese people to indulge in greater introspection in order to build a united, peaceful and enlightened Japan.

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Cast

Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain Narrator (voice) Michiko Self (archive footage) Akihito Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte
Writer
Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte
Producer
Yuri Sudo, Shin Yasuda, Anne-Séverine des Longchamps

Details

Original title
L'Impératrice Michiko, la force du roseau
Release date
2021-07-21
Runtime
1h 05m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
English, French, Japanese
Countries
Belgium, France, Japan
Production
CC&C, NHK, France 2, RTBF