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The Birth of Saké

7.2(43)20151h 30m1

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.

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Released
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Language
Japanese
  • japan
  • sake
  • social documentary
  • ancient knowledge
  • traditional food
  • traditional culture
  • social & cultural documentary
  • cultural identity
  • cultural preservation
  • traditional values
  • cultural heritage
  • cultural traditions

Behind the camera

Director

Erik Shirai

Produced in

Japan, United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTribeca Film Festival16 Apr 2015
    • Digital / OTT18 Mar 2016
    • TVPOV on PBS5 Sept 2016
  • Hong KongHK

    • PremiereHong Kong Asian Film Festival7 Nov 2015

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The Birth of Saké was released on 16 April 2015.

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