Good Road for the Living and the Dead: Niino Bon Odori, Festival to Send Off the Gods
On the nights of the 14th, 15th, and 16th of August, the obon festival takes over the streets of the Niino community of Nagano Prefecture. At its conclusion, a practitioner of shugendo, a syncretic tradition combining elements of Buddhism and Shinto, serves as priest to send off the spirits of ancestors past that have journeyed back for Obon as well as the new spirits of those deceased within the past year. The spirits ride the flames of faceted lanterns that are lit and drift off into the eastern sky.
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| Original Title | 生者と死者のかよい路 新野の盆おどり 神送りの行事 |
| Year | 1991 |
| Director | Shinkichi Noda |
| Runtime | 36 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Good Road for the Living and the Dead: Niino Bon Odori, Festival to Send Off the Gods is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.
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A classic from 1991. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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