Shokunin

Directed by Jesse Flower-Ambroch
3 mDocumentaire, Short,
Shokunin is a short documentary film that explores the fading art of traditional Japanese knife-sharpening through the work of Master Chiharu Sugai. An evocative score, vivid imagery and astounding sound are woven together to showcase Sugai San's daily routine in his New York City workshop and the forces that threaten the future of his craft.

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  • Jesse Flower-AmbrochRegisseur
  • David BaronProducer
  • Simon BiswasCinematographer
  • Alex RicciardiRedacteur
  • Jay LiftonComposer

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