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Core Kyoto S4E17 — The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry

Core Kyoto•Season 4•Episode 17

The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry

Oct 20, 201628 min

Camera crews are common sights in Kyoto's historic streets and peaceful rural areas. The first film screening in Japan was held here in 1897, and Kyoto became the cradle of the Japanese movie industry, giving birth to masterpieces. Studios attracted expert craftsmen who created the

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Gary Tegler

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Episode Summary

"The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry" is episode 17 of Core Kyoto season 4. It aired on October 20, 2016.

Next: E18 · Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space Best of Season 4