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Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa

2004 · 100 min · Documentary

This extraordinary film presents Japanese classical scroll painting as never before. The Yamanaka Tokiwa comprises twelve scrolls painted by Matabei Iwasa some 400 years ago. Haneda redefines the art documentary and demonstrated that a film about a masterpiece can be equally masterful.

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Creators

Sumiko Haneda — Director

Top cast

Michie Kita portraitMichie KitaNarratorKKyoko KataokaMatabei's Mother, Tashi

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