junge Journalisten 2006

14plus

Kamataki

Director: Claude Gagnon
Canada / Japan 2005 / 110 minutes

with: Matt Smiley, Tatsuya Fuji, Kazuko Yoshiyuki

recommended age: 14 years

schedule

Su 12.2. 14:30
Zoo Palast 4

Mo 13.2. 11:00
Zoo Palast 4

Sa 18.2. 17:00
Zoo Palast 4

reviews & interviews

review
Kamataki by David Rinnert
Ken wants to leave. The young Canadian who survives the jump off a bridge after his father's death, moves to Japan, to his uncle's place. A... >> read

review
Kamataki by Zooey Agro
A letter in which Ken's mother asks his uncle for help. After his father's death, ken would have survived an attempt of suicide only close. >> read

A bowl made of clay, shining, rough and raw. Not attractive at first glance but revealing itself when explored by the senses. Under the surface a myriad of signs can be discovered, felt not understood, over time. After his father’s death Ken travels from Canada to Japan. In uncle’s pottery workshop he learns to fuel the fire of the kiln which perfects these exquisite products at hell-raising temperatures.The harmony of the work and the familial togetherness surrounding Sensei are a meditation for one who has closed himself off to love and the world.To go through fire calmly – that is Kamataki.