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History is written by the winners, but also by the survivors who chose to tell their stories. These short films show how knowledge and traditions are preserved through photos, books, sculptures, artifacts, reenactments, and rhythmic dances.
After a first trip in 1968 on JFK's footsteps, Okamura moved to Ireland in 1969 with his family, and spent the next 15 years of his life photographing the north and the south of the island. Exploring his unique perspective as both an insider and an outsider, this short film offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities and contradictions of human nature. Through interviews, archival footage, and Okamura's own evocative photographs, we invite audiences to contemplate the universal themes of resilience, empathy, and the enduring quest for peace in the face of adversity. This film was made in collaboration with Photo Museum Ireland, Dublin, and the Akihiko Okamura Archive, Tokyo.
Presented with Closed Captions (CC).
- Year2025
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance, Ireland, United States
- DirectorPauline Vermare and Marc Lesser
- ProducerPauline Vermare and Marc Lesser
- CinematographerMarc Lesser
- EditorNoah Avidan and Marc Lesser
History is written by the winners, but also by the survivors who chose to tell their stories. These short films show how knowledge and traditions are preserved through photos, books, sculptures, artifacts, reenactments, and rhythmic dances.
After a first trip in 1968 on JFK's footsteps, Okamura moved to Ireland in 1969 with his family, and spent the next 15 years of his life photographing the north and the south of the island. Exploring his unique perspective as both an insider and an outsider, this short film offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities and contradictions of human nature. Through interviews, archival footage, and Okamura's own evocative photographs, we invite audiences to contemplate the universal themes of resilience, empathy, and the enduring quest for peace in the face of adversity. This film was made in collaboration with Photo Museum Ireland, Dublin, and the Akihiko Okamura Archive, Tokyo.
Presented with Closed Captions (CC).
- Year2025
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance, Ireland, United States
- DirectorPauline Vermare and Marc Lesser
- ProducerPauline Vermare and Marc Lesser
- CinematographerMarc Lesser
- EditorNoah Avidan and Marc Lesser