SARUSUBERI: MISS HOKUSAI

(MISS HOKUSAI)

Keiichi Hara | Japan, 2015 | 90 minutes

The untold story of O-Ei, Master Hokusai’s daughter; a lively portrayal of a free-spirited, utterly outspoken and hugely talented woman, unfolding through the changing seasons: “We’re father and daughter; with two brushes and four chopsticks, we’ll get by anywhere.”

Screening: Saturday 9, 18:30 hrs. | Cine Morelos Sala Principal

About the Director:

Born in 1959, Hara worked on a number of hit family shows before shifting to independent filmmaking and more personal projects. Summer Days with Coo (2007) and Annecy-winning Colorful (2010) were both awarded at the Japan Academy Prizes. His latest film, “Miss Hokusai” (2015) has gained international critical accolades. Hara admires classic filmmakers such as Yasujiro Ozu and Keisuke Kinoshita.