A Free Man
A Free Man
Andreas Hartmann
Germany, Japan | 2017 | 74 min.
Category: Long Live Life!
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: Czech, English
This unhurried film depicts the coming of age of a man who is trying to escape from the conventions of common Japanese society and decides to become homeless by choice in search of real values.
Japanese society is renowned for its discipline and respect for several basic values. Young Kei tries to stay away from all this. While his peers are dedicated to friends, exploring their sexuality and preparing for a future career, he is a lover of nature, classical music and, above all, is a satisfied homeless person. He considers fashion and trends to be fleeting and therefore undeserving of his attention. He prefers to exchange the comfort of home for sleeping next to the river and daily interaction with unconventional people. How long can he sustain this way of life?
Andreas Hartmann
Filmography
2017 - A Free Man
2015 - My Buddha is Punk
2010 - Days of Rain
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Projection
| 07. 03. 17:30 | Evald | Czech premiere | Discussion | ||||
| 09. 03. 20:45 | Svetozor - Small Hall | Discussion | |||||
| 10. 03. 19:30 | CAMP - Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning | Discussion |
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