To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

Overview

Kenji Nakagami, one of the most notable Japanese writers of the post-war, died in 1992. His work reveals a strong connection to his homeland, Kishu: a mountainous region that connects to the Pacific Ocean through a river. ""To The Alley"" (alternative title) is a documentary about Kenji's life. Incorporating 16 mm images from the writer's personal archive and adding new footage, director Shinji Aoyama travels through the paths of the life and art of the Japanese writer.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 11, 2001

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Cast

Kishū Izuchi

Director

Shinji Aoyama

Writer

Shinji Aoyama

Cinematography

Masaki Tamura

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0457611