Documentary ·Animation · Japan · 1987 · 2h 47m

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

柳川の運河の物語

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals poster
Director
Isao Takahata
Cast
Masahiko Kunii as Narrator (Voice) Sachiko Kagami as Narrator (Voice) Isao Takahata as Himself Norio Akasaka as Himself
Crew
Somai Takahashi — Director of Photography Tatsuo Takahashi — Editor Michio Mamiya — Original Music Composer Isao Takahata — Screenplay Isao Takahata — Writer Susumu Kubo — Producer
Synopsis

A partially-animated documentary about the preservation and restoration of the canal system in Yanagawa, Fukuoka

Mood & Themes
japanpollutionenvironmentalcanal
Key Collaborators
Isao Takahata Director Somai Takahashi Director of Photography Tatsuo Takahashi Editor Michio Mamiya Original Music Composer Isao Takahata Screenplay Isao Takahata Writer Susumu Kubo Producer
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