Nippon Shorts: Impermanence
Nippon Docs ¾
This selection of short documentaries explores human aging and the stories told over a long life. In THE DETECTIVE’S DREAM and GRANDMA’S MOVING DAY, elders reflect on their lives, while MOUNTAINS ARE ALIVE and FIRST GALE OF SPRING offer unique perspectives on old age through intimate editing. Finally, the meditative works DJ, MONK, and A COLOR I NAMED BLUE take a spiritual approach toward transience.
Guests:
Hinako KIKKAWA, Ichiro KITAMURA, Sybilla PATRIZIA, Ryushi LINDSAY, Jun AKAGAWA
Wed., June 3, 2026, 17:45
Mal Seh'n Kino
In presence of the directors Hinako KIKKAWA, Ichiro KITAMURA, Sybilla PATRIZIA, Ryushi LINDSAY and Jun AKAGAWA
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Documentary Shorts
| English Title | Japanese | Directors | Countries | Year | Language | Duration | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Detective’s Dream | 刑事の夢 | Ryushi LINDSAY | UK, Japan | 2026 | Original with English subtitles | 13 Min. | German premiere |
| Grandma’s Moving Day | ばあちゃんの引っ越し | Ichiro KITAMURA | Japan | 2025 | Original with English subtitles | 11 Min. | International premiere |
| Mountains Are Alive | 山は生きている | Hinako KIKKAWA | Japan | 2025 | Original with English subtitles | 11 Min. | International premiere |
| The First Gale of Spring | 春一番 | Jun AKAGAWA | Poland, Japan | 2024 | Original with English subtitles | 19 Min. | German premiere |
| DJ, MONK | Aaron NATHANSON | Japan, Canada | 2024 | Original with English subtitles | 9 Min. | German premiere | |
| A Color I Named Blue | 色をこえて青を見る | Sybilla PATRIZIA | Japan | 2025 | Original with English subtitles | 16 Min. | German premiere |