Hitomi KAMANAKA 鎌仲ひとみ
小さき声のカノン－選択する人々
Nippon Visions ½
The name Fukushima has become a synonym for the dangers of nuclear energy, much like Chernobyl. Director Hitomi KAMANAKA analyzes the parallels between the two disasters, travelling to the affected regions in Japan and Belarus. Her interest and compassion lies with the families, especially the children and their mothers who try to protect them. This film lets their voices be heard.
About Hitomi KAMANAKA
鎌仲ひとみ
Hitomi KAMANAKA, born in Toyama Prefecture in 1958, studied at Waseda University before working as as an assistant director. She later studied at the National Film Board of Canada and worked as a media activist in New York. After returning to Japan, she focused on environmental topics and produced many documentaries, mainly for television.