Slum
Jan 01, 1961 · 23m
Director
Hideo AraiOverview
Originally commissioned to record urban redevelopment in Osaka’s Kamagasaki district, Hideo Arai transcends reportage to capture a haunting portrait of displacement during Japan’s economic miracle. With a dissonant score by experimental composers Toshi Ichiyanagi and Yuji Takahashi, the film juxtaposes the brutal reality of shantytown "barracks" against the state's modernization projects. Slum remains a visceral critique of social erasure and a vital, observational work of Japanese documentary film.
Cast of Slum
Crew of Slum
About Slum
What is Slum about?
Originally commissioned to record urban redevelopment in Osaka’s Kamagasaki district, Hideo Arai transcends reportage to capture a haunting portrait of displacement during Japan’s economic miracle. With a dissonant score by experimental composers Toshi Ichiyanagi and Yuji Takahashi, the film juxtaposes the brutal reality of shantytown "barracks" against the state's modernization projects. Slum…
When was Slum released?
Slum was released on January 1, 1961.
How long is Slum?
Slum runs 23 minutes.
Who directed Slum?
Slum was directed by Hideo Arai.
Who is in the cast of Slum?
The cast of Slum includes Rokkō Toura (Narrator).