A Normal Life. Chronicle of a Sumo Wrestler (0+)
Special Jury Mention for deep cinematographic penetration into reserve culture
France, Japan, 2009, colour, 83 min.
Director: Jill Coulon
Director: Jill Coulon
Takuya is 18, with tousled hair and an athletic look. Driven by his father, he leaves his hometown to join a sumo stable in Tokyo. There, he will share everything with the other wrestlers: communal life, training, social life and tournaments. Coproduced by Japanese tv NHK, granting an exceptional access, the film recalls the dreams and disenchantments of a teenager who is discovering the reality of the traditional world of sumo.
Jill Coulon
Jill Coulon
has been working in production companies for more than 7 years, both with international producer Christine Le Goff and famous documentary director Thomas Balmès. She assisted Thomas Balmès during 4 years on his new feature film “Babies” to be released this year.
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“A Normal Life. Chronicle of a Sumo Wrestler”, 2009.
Special Jury Mention for deep cinematographic penetration into reserve culture
France, Japan, 2009, colour, 83 min.
Director: Jill Coulon
Director: Jill Coulon
Takuya is 18, with tousled hair and an athletic look. Driven by his father, he leaves his hometown to join a sumo stable in Tokyo. There, he will share everything with the other wrestlers: communal life, training, social life and tournaments. Coproduced by Japanese tv NHK, granting an exceptional access, the film recalls the dreams and disenchantments of a teenager who is discovering the reality of the traditional world of sumo.