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Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival

1980 · 129 min

This film documents a snow festival with a history dating to the 13th century held at Izu Shrine in the Niino community of Anan-cho, a small town located in the Shimoina District of Nagano Prefecture. The winter snow that falls during the festival is thought to herald the abundant life force of spring. Noda completed this film over a five-year period beginning in 1974, visiting the festival each year with a small staff and editing the footage as he shot.

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Original Title ゆきははなである 新野の雪まつり
Year 1980
Director Shinkichi Noda
Runtime 129 min.

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Snow as Flowers: Niino’s Snow Festival is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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