Ainu in Japanese film?

[Peter Grilli]

Michael,

A number of informative documentaries about Ainu civilization and Ainu
history and folklore were made during the 1960s (and perhaps earlier) by NHK
and various other producers.  No doubt, Markus and others can provide more
precise information about other specific film titles, but my "alzheimerish"
memory recalls the following:

"Chise a Kar" -- a film about the construction of Ainu homes and ritual
sites
"World of Yukar" -- a series of NHK documentaries about traditional Ainu
myths and rituals, including the "iyomande" bear-god ceremonies
"Gods of the Ainu" -- a film about Ainu religious rituals and domestic
household ceremonies

I'm sure there are other films --- but, sorry, I don't remember their
titles.

Peter Grilli

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Subject: Ainu in Japanese film?


A friend just asked me for some advice on Japanese films dealing with the
Ainu and indigenous people's rights, but aside from one or two weird pink
films and perhaps indirect references in anime like Mononoke hime and Prince
of the Sun I can't think of anything that would be relevant.  Can anyone out
there offer some recommendations?

Thanks,
Michael Arnold