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Calligraphie Japonaise

Calligraphie Japonaise

Genres

Documentary

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In a comparative study between different forms of calligraphy, the film traces parallels between modern Japanese painting and traditional Japanese writing.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

16 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1958

Country

France

Cast

Roger Blin

Roger Blin

Narrator

Morita Shiryu

Morita Shiryu

Self

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