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To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

2001 · 64 min Documentary

Kenji Nakagami, one of the most notable Japanese writers of the post-war, died in 1992. His work reveals a strong connection to his homeland, Kishu: a mountainous region that connects to the Pacific Ocean through a river. "To The Alley" (alternative title) is a documentary about Kenji's life. Incorporating 16 mm images from the writer's personal archive and adding new footage, director Shinji Aoyama travels through the paths of the life and art of the Japanese writer.

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Original Title 路地へ 中上健次の残したフィルム
Year 2001
Country Japan
Genre Documentary
Director Shinji Aoyama
Runtime 64 min.

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To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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