Documentary - Culture - Music
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Inhabitants from different generations in Ginoza village on Okinawa island fascinated filmmaker Daniel López, who was born and raised in Switzerland with Spanish origins. Observing the young and the old, he portraits century-old customs that they try to keep alive in their everyday lives. This documentary takes us on a calm ride through the eyes of a lion-dog that watches over the village to protect the people and repel evil spirits.
Directed by: Daniel López Year of production: 2022 Duration: 75
Japanese with English subtitles Title in Japanese: ウムイ 芸能の村 / UMUI GEINOU NO MURA
Born and raised in Switzerland with Spanish origins. He has been living in Okinawa
since 2003 and is active as a filmmaker, stage director and photographer.
