An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka
Feb 04, 2012 · 1h 28m
Director
Yûji YamazakiOverview
In-depth look at the twilight years, spent training apprentices, of temple builder Nishioka Tsunekazu, who was called the "devil" as he devoted his life to temple architecture. His insistence on the gargantuan timescale of linking life to the next millennium emerges from people who knew him. Remarkable as well for showing the unknown backstage of temple architecture. Nishioka, known as "the last temple carpenter," handled the major Showa-era repairs of Horyuji temple, and in 1990 was at the scene of the reconstruction work for Yakushi temple.
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What is An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka about?
In-depth look at the twilight years, spent training apprentices, of temple builder Nishioka Tsunekazu, who was called the "devil" as he devoted his life to temple architecture. His insistence on the gargantuan timescale of linking life to the next millennium emerges from people who knew him. Remarkable as well for showing the unknown backstage of temple architecture. Nishioka, known as "the last…
When was An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka released?
An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was released on February 4, 2012.
How long is An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka was directed by Yûji Yamazaki.
Who is in the cast of An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka?
The cast of An Artisan's Legacy: Tsunekazu Nishioka includes Tsunekazu Nishioka (Himself) and Renji Ishibashi (Narrator).