Self and Others

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In 1983, photographer Gocho Shigeo met an early death at the young age of 36. The view we see reflected in Gocho’s photographic images has become more profound over time since his death and has struck a chord in people’s hearts. While focusing on Gocho’s collection of photographs Self and Others, the film also visits places associated with him, creating a collage with the manuscripts, letters, photographs and voice recordings remaining in an attempt to capture “one more gesture”—a theme pursued by Gocho through photographic expression. This film is neither a critical biography nor a monograph on the photographer. Rather, we are offered a new perception. As if mesmerized, the photographs Gocho left behind captivate us in their gaze.

Country:

Japan

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

53 minutes

Year:

2001

Director:

Makoto Satō

Cast:
Crew:
Miyagi Shigeo

Editor

Nobuyuki Kikuchi

Sound

Makoto Satō

Director

Thorikoshi Kenzo

Cinematography

Kyomaro

Music