Best Cinematic Essay, FIFA 2021
Deep in the mountains in the heart of Himuro Valley, Akeji and his companion Asako live sheltered from the world, in a retreat with a thatched roof, among the animals and the spirits of nature. Life flows without limits of space or time. Master Akeji, a renowned artist, is descended from a line of samurais and well versed in the sacred arts of the tea ceremony, the sabre, and calligraphy. This contemplative film reaches out to the senses, following the rhythm of the elements — water, fire, earth, and wind — and the cycle of seasons and time, fundamental themes of Japanese thought. This magnificent immersion in the world of an artist in total harmony with nature poetically portrays the cycle of life.
Deep in the mountains in the heart of Himuro Valley, Akeji and his companion Asako live sheltered from the world, in a retreat with a thatched roof, among the animals and the spirits of nature. Life flows without limits of space or time. Master Akeji, a renowned artist, is descended from a line of samurais and well versed in the sacred arts of the tea ceremony, the sabre, and calligraphy. This contemplative film reaches out to the senses, following the rhythm of the elements — water, fire, earth, and wind — and the cycle of seasons and time, fundamental themes of Japanese thought. This magnificent immersion in the world of an artist in total harmony with nature poetically portrays the cycle of life.
Also presented:
39th International Festival of Films on Art, Award for Best Essay, Canada (2021)
39th International Festival of Films on Art, Award for Best Essay, Canada (2021)
| Director | Mélanie Schaan, Corentin Leconte |
| Editing | Corentin Leconte, Mélanie Schaan |
| Sound | Raphaël Girardot, Mélanie Schaan |
| Sound mixing | Nathalie Vidal |
| Cinematography | Corentin Leconte |
| Music | Jean-Jacques Lemêtre, Toshi Tsuchitori |
Present in these collections
Image tirée du film Akeji, le souffle de la montagne // Image from the film Akeji, the Breath of the Mountain
Image tirée du film Akeji, le souffle de la montagne // Image from the film Akeji, the Breath of the Mountain
Affiche du film // Film’s poster
Production
Corentin Leconte
After studying cinema at the Sorbonne, Corentin specialized in films related to the arts and music. He is the author and director of documentaries (L’Alhambra en musique, Arte). He has also produced numerous recordings of live shows around the world, as well as animated films (Pierre & le Loup — Golden Prague & Rose d’Or winner in Berlin).
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Akeji, the Breath of the Mountain (2020); L’Appel de la montagne (2018); Prélude au noir (2017)
Mélanie Schaan
After a master’s degree in Political Science, Mélanie turned to her passion: cinema. She worked in the production companies les Films du Bélier and les Films Pelléas before discovering the various facets of the field (assistant director, assistant camera, casting). She is now a creative documentary filmmaker and scriptwriter/music consultant for live performance recordings (theater and opera, symphonic concerts, etc.).
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Akeji, the Breath of the Mountain (2020); L’Appel de la montagne (2018); Prélude au noir (2017)
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