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Ama-San

2016 1h 52m Documentary List
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The "sea women" of Japan's Shima Peninsula maintain an ancient tradition of diving for pearls, urchins and abalone, without the benefit of modern gear or protection.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian It's a style of film-making that's as traditional and in its way mannered as the head wraps and diving techniques that are being observed. Rated: 3/5 May 17, 2019 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis easternKicks.com Ama San is a documentary as one should be, both in terms of direction and technically. Jul 26, 2020 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com A beautiful documentary. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 2, 2019 Full Review Juan Pablo Pugliese EscribiendoCine Ama-San not only illustrates in detail an ancient activity that has been passed from generation to generation, here we also see the stories three women who continue with a tradition that stands the test of time. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 8/10 Jun 26, 2019 Full Review Blythe Worthy 4:3 Ama-San is a bewitching dive into both family and national history alive with the symbiotic relationship the ama have with their environment... Dec 18, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The "sea women" of Japan's Shima Peninsula maintain an ancient tradition of diving for pearls, urchins and abalone, without the benefit of modern gear or protection.
Director
Cláudia Varejão
Producer
Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, João Matos
Screenwriter
Cláudia Varejão
Production Co
Terratreme Filmes, Flying Pillow Films, Mira Film
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m