11'09'01: September 11th 2001 (Shohei Imamura, Japan, 2002)
Runtime: 11 min 09 sec 01 frame
Synopsis:
To evoke the sheer scale of the shock wave which followed September 11,
To testify to the resonance of the event throughout the world,
To better convey the human dimension of this tragedy,
To bring reflection to emotion,
To give a voice to all,
A collective film
11 directors from different countries and cultures
11 visions of the tragic events which occurred in New York City on September 11, 2001
11 points of view engaging their individual conscience
Complete freedom of expression.
Shohei Imamura
Born Tokyo, 1926. Began working at Shochiku Studio in 1951 as an assistant to Yasujiro Ozu, Masaki Kobayashi and Yoshitaro Nomura. In 1954 he joined Nikkatsu Studio, where he became Yuzo Kawashima’s co-writer and assistant to So Yamamura and Kinuyo Tanaka. In 1958 he directed his first film, Nusumareta Yokujo. In 1965 he created his own production company. In 1975 he created The Cinema and Television Institute of Yohoyama, which became The Japanese Academy of Visual Arts. He has been awarded the Palme d’Or in Cannes twice for Ballad of Narayama and The Eel.
Where were you on Sept 11 2001? What did you feel when you learnt about these events?
I was at home. I was surprised by the fact that terrorism had challenged the most powerful country in the world.
What events or personal experiences did you want to bring to light through your short? What personal echo to the events of September 11?
Bush appealed to national solidarity and proclaimed his love of his country against the backdrop of the national flag. This image seemed somewhat excessive to me.Awards:
2003: Meilleur film de l'Union Européenne, nominated for César Best European Union Film
2003: National Board of Review, USA, winner Freedom of Expression Award, Year Result Award
2002: Venice Film Festival, winner of Year Result Award
| Credits:
Director: Shohei Imamura |
Galatée Films |
