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Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images
6.0 / 10• 2008• 52m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
400 years ago, in Japan, a revolutionary art was born and would influence the greatest Western artists of the late nineteenth century, the Ukiyo-E "floating images of the world." A wonderful trip in a world of beauty and discovery. The concept and objectives of this documentary are, on the one hand, to show, teach and discover Japanese art (Japanese stamps and prints) and, on the other hand, to demonstrate the influence of Japanese stamps on Western modern art, showing in comparison some of the Most famous paintings (impressionism or paintings by Van Gogh).
Cast & Crew
John Boyle
(voice)
Lead
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
(voice)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Manuel Gómez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
