Available online from March 21-30, 2024
Dust to Dust traces the inspiring journey of Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato, one of the few Japanese creators invited to the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Known for his ethical commitment and innovative approach, Nakazato centers his collection INHERIT in this documentary, which was crafted from 150 kg of textiles salvaged from the world’s largest landfill, located in Kenya.The film takes viewers through the striking landscapes of Kenyan landfills, revealing the catastrophic environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. Dust to Dust highlights the urgency of rethinking our relationship with clothing while celebrating Nakazato’s revolutionary vision, where art and creativity blend with a profound ecological awareness.
Overview of some festivals:
“Human/Nature” Award, Tribeca Film Festival, United States (2024)
Ars Electronica, Austria (2024)
Dialogues Documentary Festival, United States (2024)
Adelaide Film Festival, Australia (2024)
El Gouna Film Festival, Egypt (2024)
“Human/Nature” Award, Tribeca Film Festival, United States (2024)
Ars Electronica, Austria (2024)
Dialogues Documentary Festival, United States (2024)
Adelaide Film Festival, Australia (2024)
El Gouna Film Festival, Egypt (2024)
| Director | Kosai Sekine |
| Director of Photography | Andrzej Rudz |
| Editing | Mariko Ide |
| Cast | Yuima Nakazato |
| Music | Jukan Tateisi |
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Session
• Cinéma du Musée - Auditorium Maxwell-Cummings
Wednesday, march 19, 2025, 07:45 p.m. — 09:14 p.m.
Production
Kosai Sekine
Kosai Sekine, a film director from Tokyo, gained early acclaim with his debut short film, earning three prestigious awards at the Cannes Lions Young Director Award in 2006. He quickly rose to prominence in the advertising and music video sector, becoming one of the most award — winning directors in the industry in 2014. In 2018, Kosai directed his first feature film and is now engaged in both narrative and documentary films. His latest documentary, DUST TO DUST, won the Human/Nature Award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Selected films :
Right Place (2005)
Nighthawks in Bangkok (2013)
Love at Least (2018)
Tower of the Sun (2018)
Until She Wakes Up (2021)
Right Place (2005)
Nighthawks in Bangkok (2013)
Love at Least (2018)
Tower of the Sun (2018)
Until She Wakes Up (2021)
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