Kobayashi Issa
1941 • Documentary • Starring Musei Tokugawa
Where to Watch
Available in Australia for the 1941 release on streaming platforms such as Curiosity Stream and Crunchyroll, you can watch Kobayashi Issa online and stream Kobayashi Issa right now. Rent or buy Kobayashi Issa options may appear later on other services, and availability can change by region as licensing windows shift over time.
About Kobayashi Issa
Kobayashi Issa (1941) blends Documentary elements. Top cast includes Musei Tokugawa. The narrative builds around escalating stakes, urgent decisions, and action-driven momentum.
Actor: Musei Tokugawa
Synopsis
The film uses the haiku of early 19th century poet Kobayashi Issa as its motif to portray the lives of farmers residing deep in the mountains of Nagano. Commissioned by the Nagano Prefectural Department of Tourism, the movie became instead, in the hands of Kamei, a depiction, sometimes ironic, of poverty and the harsh life of the inhabitants of the area. The short movie is often considered Japan’s first “poetic documentary”.
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