Sanrizuka – Peasants of the Second Fortress

Sanrizuka – Peasants of the Second Fortress

小川紳介OGAWA Shinsuke
1971
  • Japan
143min
B&W
  • 16mm
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Sanrizuka – Peasants of the Second Fortress

Synopsis

This was OGAWA's first international success. The violence had escalated and farmers turned to a new tactic: they built large fortresses, and burrowed underground – under their ground. OGAWA followed the course of the protests, as police invade one after the other. Between the action scenes OGAWA chatted with farmers. One can sense the strong relationship the collective had nurtured with the farmers, and the deep respect with which he approached his subjects.

Director's Profile
OGAWA Shinsuke