Yukio TANAKA
Live Fashionably Or Die
神様たちの街
Nippon Visions ½
10 years after the disastrous earthquake in January 1995 in Kobe, a slightly unusual project has been launched in the affected areas: cheer up the elderly people through a fashion show where they walk the runway as models. With this event now in its 11th year, director Yukio TANAKA uses an affectionate touch to depict the people who, by taking part, are able to find new hope and joy in their lives, despite the painfulness of past experiences.
神様たちの街
Kamisamatachi no machi
Japan 2016
75 minutes
Director
Yukio TANAKA
Cinematography
Yukio TANAKA
Production
FURA Creation Office
World sales
FURA Creation Office
About Yukio TANAKA
Yukio TANAKA, born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1952, began his career as a scriptwriter. After working as an independent filmmaker, he founded his own production company in 1989. Since 1995 he has focused on making documentary films. His works include a variety of genres and subjects; in addition to seven feature-length films, he has also made a large number of TV films, educational and PR films.