This documentary explores the life and artistry of Itchiku Kubota, a renowned Japanese kimono artist. Beginning with Kubota's time as a prisoner of war in the USSR during WWII, it delves into his vision of a Siberian sunset that inspired his magnum opus, The Symphony of Light. The film highlights the complex process of Tsujigahana fabric decoration, which Kubota revived and redefined as Itchiku Tsujigahana. It showcases the intersection of traditional Japanese art and global fashion, featuring insights from artists, designers, and former Japanese prime ministers.
Director: Radik Kudoyarov
Writers: Radik Kudoyarov
Stars: Yoshiro Mori, Yukio Hatoyama
Genre: Documentary, Biopic
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
Language: English
Also Known As: Kubota's Kimonos, History on Silk
Release Date: 2013 (confirmed by multiple sources)
Filming Location: Japan
Synopsis:
Kubota's story begins with his time as a prisoner of war in the USSR during WWII. Beautifully produced reenactments capture this difficult yet pivotal period of his life. While locked up in his cell, Kubota saw a vision of the Siberian sunset which would later inspire his lifelong project, 'The Symphony of Light,' a series of kimonos that would illustrate the grandeur of the universe. This fascinating documentary describes the complex and intricate craft of Tsujigahana - a traditional technique of decorating fabric.
Since there were no instructions of how to recreate this age-old process, Kubota spent decades experimenting to form his own version of the method called Itchiku Tsujigahana. His choice of using the kimono as the canvas for his art symbolizes a marriage between Japan and the fashion world, paving the way for future collaborations decades on, including Takashi Murakami's work with Louis Vuitton.
A visually stunning biopic of Itchiku Kubota, one of Japan's most important contemporary kimono artists. Featuring interviews with former Prime Misinters of Japan Yoshiro Mori and Yukio Hatoyama, art experts from around the world and Kubota's contemporaries.
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