Riko HIRO 弘理子
Guardians of the Harvest
鹿の国
Nippon Docs ¾
Suwa Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Nestled in a breathtaking natural setting, it has served for centuries as the spiritual center for rites and festivals. The deer is an important sacrificial animal for these ceremonies. Filmmaker Riko HIRO explores these longstanding religious practices, which express a deep bond with nature.
Guests:
Riko HIRO
Fri., June 5, 2026, 20:15
Mal Seh'n Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Riko HIRO
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Sat., June 6, 2026, 12:00
naxos.Kino
International premiere in presence of the director Riko HIRO
Original with English subtitles
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Documentary Nature Shades of Reality
鹿の国
Shika no kuni
Japan 2025
98 minutes
Director
Riko HIRO
Cinematography
Tatsuo MORI, Yuji MIYOSHI, Taro AKASHI, Masakazu YAZAKI
World sales
GETA FILMS / Green Light
About Riko HIRO
弘理子
Riko HIRO was born in Tokyo. She made her first documentary while studying in Nepal. Since then, she has shot numerous documentaries for television that focus on themes related to nature and religion. Since 2012, she has also been working with NHK. GUARDIANS OF THE HARVEST (2025 / NC ‘26) is her first theatrical release.