Director Biography – Satoshi Watanabe Satoshi Watanabe is a documentary filmmaker based out of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. He has made a number of successful documentary films, but among the most well known is “Reviving Recipes,” which focuses on the revitalization of heirloom vegetables in the Shōnai region of Yamagata Prefecture. Watanabe-san’s upcoming film features… Continue reading Director BIO: Satoshi Watanabe (The Buddha Mummies of North Japan)
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Short Film: THE BUDDHA MUMMIES OF NORTH JAPAN, 21min., Japan, Documentary
The robed bodies of self-mummified monks from previous centuries are enshrined and venerated as “Living Buddhas” in select temples in northeastern Japan. They are thought to heal the sick and protect the living, and they continue to inspire monks with the intense dedication of their ascetic discipline. Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Documentary Runtime:… Continue reading Short Film: THE BUDDHA MUMMIES OF NORTH JAPAN, 21min., Japan, Documentary
Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 