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2013

Boku ga Jon to yobareru made

Do you know what my name is?

僕がジョンと呼ばれるまで

(c)2011 Sendai Television Incorporated

(c)2011 Sendai Television Incorporated

(c)2011 Sendai Television Incorporated

(c)2011 Sendai Television Incorporated

Release Date
March, 1st, 2014
Running Time
82 min
Genre
Documentary
Color
Color
Screening Format
DCP
Screen Size
HD (16:9)
Sound Processing
Stereo

[ Directed by ]

[ Produced by ]

[ Staff ]

[ Production Company ]

Sendai Television

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

Sendai Television

[ Story ]

Documentary about a senility treatment program developed in Japan. Residents at an elderly care facility in the state of Ohio, USA try the "learning therapy" developed by Kawashima Ryuta, known for "brain training" videogames that reinvigorate the brain. Depicts participants as they gradually recover their original selves through basic reading, writing and arithmetic. Co-directed by Kazama Naomi and Ota Shigeru, who have built careers in the TV industry. Honors include the Award of Merit at the 2013 International Film Awards Berlin.

[ Official Site ]

http://www.bokujohn.jp

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

American Documentary Film Festival 2013 PALM SPRINGS,CA.
INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS BERLIN 2013 award of merit
LOSANGELES MOVIE AWARDS 2013 DOCUMENTARY FERTURE

[ Contact (International) ]

For further contact details, please contact UNIJAPAN -> [ Contact ]

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