Kobayashi Issa
信濃風土記より 小林一茶
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The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
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Stream Kobayashi Issa online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed documentary movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1941, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About Kobayashi Issa
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”. Running 28 minutes.
Kobayashi Issa Cast and Characters
The cast features Musei Tokugawa (as Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Kobayashi Issa has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Kobayashi Issa keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Kobayashi Issa?
Kobayashi Issa runs for 28 minutes (about 0.5 hour).
Is Kobayashi Issa good? What's the rating?
Kobayashi Issa holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Kobayashi Issa?
The main cast includes Musei Tokugawa.
Is Kobayashi Issa available in Japanese?
Yes — Kobayashi Issa was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Kobayashi Issa released?
Kobayashi Issa was released in 1941.
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What is Kobayashi Issa about?
Kobayashi Issa is a Documentary film. The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
When was Kobayashi Issa released?
Kobayashi Issa was released on February 18, 1941. It has a runtime of 28m. The film was produced by Toho Eiga.
Who stars in Kobayashi Issa?
Kobayashi Issa stars Musei Tokugawa. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Kobayashi Issa available in HD?
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