Julien Faraut
The Witches Of The Orient
Nippon Docs ¾
“The Witches of the Orient” is the nickname given to the most successful Japanese volleyball team in history. With 258 wins and no losses, the team remains a legend to this day. Director Julien Faraut interviews the aging players to explore the myth behind their success in this gripping essay on Japanese culture.
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Film Talk: Julien Faraut
Tue.,
June 01,
2021
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Sun.,
June 06,
2021
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German premiere
Original with English subtitles
Territories: Germany
Documentary Historical Sports
About Julien Faraut
Julien Faraut was born in Colombes, France, in 1978. After studying history, he started working for the sport institute INSEP in Paris, where he supervises a collection of 16mm films. Using this collection, Faraut makes his own visual essays, combining sport history and documentary art. JOHN MCENROE: IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION (2018) was shown at the 2018 Berlinale.