Poem of the Young Hearts (1969)
An independently produced documentary about growing up as a blind youth in 1960's Japan. It focuses on a group of elementary level students being taught by Mr. Kawai at the Zoshigaya Branch of Tokyo Educational University. Filmed over 12 years, the documentary tracks these student's lives up through their young adulthood. It follows the journey of one student in particular, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a young boy who eventually learns a passion for music and wants to become a recording artist. Expanded from director Hideo Hamada's documentary short "But We Can Gaze!"
Director: Hideo Hamada
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Cast
- Kiyoshi Hasegawa - Himself
- Hajime Akashi - Narrator
Music: Hideo Hamada
Editing: Hideo Hamada, Motoko Kano
Production: Hamada Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
japan, blindness, japanese music, blind artist, aspiring musician, independent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poem of the Young Hearts about?
- An independently produced documentary about growing up as a blind youth in 1960's Japan. It focuses on a group of elementary level students being taught by Mr. Kawai at the Zoshigaya Branch of Tokyo Educational University. Filmed over 12 years, the documentary tracks these student's lives up through their young adulthood. It follows the journey of one student in particular, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a young boy who eventually learns a passion for music and wants to become a recording artist. Expanded from director Hideo Hamada's documentary short "But We Can Gaze!"
- Who directed Poem of the Young Hearts?
- Poem of the Young Hearts was directed by Hideo Hamada.
- Who stars in Poem of the Young Hearts?
- Poem of the Young Hearts stars Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Hajime Akashi.
- How long is Poem of the Young Hearts?
- Poem of the Young Hearts has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Poem of the Young Hearts?
- Poem of the Young Hearts is a Documentary film.
- Where was Poem of the Young Hearts produced?
- Poem of the Young Hearts was produced in Japan.