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Ah, Man
directed by Lee Sung-hee, fl. 2008-2008; performed by Je-Hoon Lee, fl. 2008 (South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2008), 12 mins
This drama was directed by Lee Sung-hee.
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directed by Lee Sung-hee, fl. 2008-2008; performed by Je-Hoon Lee, fl. 2008 (South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2008), 12 mins
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This drama was directed by Lee Sung-hee.
Date Written / Recorded
2008
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Je-Hoon Lee, fl. 2008
Author / Creator
Lee Sung-hee, fl. 2008-2008, Je-Hoon Lee, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Korea National University of Arts
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Religious faiths, Ethics, Morality, Bible, God, Religion
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Used by permission of Korea National University of Arts.
Subject
Religious beliefs, Religious faiths, Ethics, Morality, Bible, God, Religion
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Ainikien Jidjid Ilo Boñ: The Sound of Crickets at Night
directed by Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 and Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010; produced by Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 and Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 (Microwave Films, 2012), 1 hour 20 mins
Ainikien Jidjid ilo Boñ (The Sound of Crickets at Night) is the story of a family displaced as a result of nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll and now living in exile on Ejit Island on Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Kali, a darling-though-curious 10-year-old Bikinian girl, watches in dismay as her mother and f...
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directed by Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 and Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010; produced by Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 and Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 (Microwave Films, 2012), 1 hour 20 mins
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Ainikien Jidjid ilo Boñ (The Sound of Crickets at Night) is the story of a family displaced as a result of nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll and now living in exile on Ejit Island on Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Kali, a darling-though-curious 10-year-old Bikinian girl, watches in dismay as her mother and father argue bitterly, then finally separate and leave the island.
Left alone to care for her elderly grandfather, Jebuki, who has been...
Ainikien Jidjid ilo Boñ (The Sound of Crickets at Night) is the story of a family displaced as a result of nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll and now living in exile on Ejit Island on Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Kali, a darling-though-curious 10-year-old Bikinian girl, watches in dismay as her mother and father argue bitterly, then finally separate and leave the island.
Left alone to care for her elderly grandfather, Jebuki, who has been hiding a life-threatening illness, Kali deteriorates, refusing to eat, work or play. Fearing for his granddaughter’s wellbeing, Jebuki makes a desperate decision to summon Worejabato, an ancient deity from Bikini Atoll. Appearing in the form of an unshaven American stranger, Worejabato washes up on the beach on Ejit Island, and is discovered by Kali. The deity immediately begins to weave his way into Kali's life, but wishes from Worejabato do not come for free. What will Jebuki promise to Worejabato to ensure Kali’s happiness?
Actors in this film are mostly from the Bikinian community that resides in exile on Ejit Island of Majuro Atoll.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008, Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010
Author / Creator
Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008, Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Microwave Films
Topic / Theme
Marshallese, Cultural change and history, Religious beliefs, Folklore, Island life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by Jack Neidenthal
Subject
Cultural change and history, Religious beliefs, Folklore, Island life
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Between Two Worlds: A Japanese Pilgrimage
directed by Joanne Hershfield, 1950- and Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992; produced by Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992 and Joanne Hershfield, 1950- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1994), 30 mins,
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For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is...
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directed by Joanne Hershfield, 1950- and Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992; produced by Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992 and Joanne Hershfield, 1950- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1994), 30 mins,
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Source: www.berkeleymedia.com
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For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is a visual meditation on the phenomenon of pilgrimage and, to a lesser extent, on the processes of ethnographic filmmaking. It combines i...
For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is a visual meditation on the phenomenon of pilgrimage and, to a lesser extent, on the processes of ethnographic filmmaking. It combines images of traditional and modern Japan, excerpts from the writings of Kobo Daishi, and commentary by pilgrims, everyday Japanese, and the filmmakers themselves to explore the meaning and persistence of 'pilgrimage' in contemporary industrial Japan. By examining the effects that rapid change has had on this ritual journey, the film asks: Why do people still undertake pilgrimages to 'sacred' places? This thought-provoking documentary will generate discussion in courses in Asian studies, Japanese studies, cultural anthropology, Buddhism, and comparative religion. It was produced by Joanne Hershfield and Susan Caperna Lloyd.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992, Joanne Hershfield, 1950-
Author / Creator
Joanne Hershfield, 1950-, Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1992, 1994
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Buddhism, Pilgrimage, Religious beliefs, Japanese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 Berkeley Media
Subject
Buddhism, Pilgrimage, Religious beliefs
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Exploring Islam In Malaysia
directed by Patricia Elser Gillespie, fl. 2003-2010; interview by Yasmin Ahmad, 1958-1909 (United States: Privately Published), 16 mins
This 16 minute short is an introduction to the basic beliefs of Islam as practiced in Malaysia. Through interviews with some Malaysian filmmakers, viewers begin to understand that practicing Muslims are not all fanatics as portrayed in the media.
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directed by Patricia Elser Gillespie, fl. 2003-2010; interview by Yasmin Ahmad, 1958-1909 (United States: Privately Published), 16 mins
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This 16 minute short is an introduction to the basic beliefs of Islam as practiced in Malaysia. Through interviews with some Malaysian filmmakers, viewers begin to understand that practicing Muslims are not all fanatics as portrayed in the media.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-11-15
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Patricia Elser Gillespie, fl. 2003-2010, Yasmin Ahmad, 1958-1909
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Religious beliefs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 Used by permission of Patricia Gillespie.
Subject
Religious beliefs
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Mother Courage
directed by Eros Djarot, 1950-; performed by Piet Burnama, fl. 1961, Rudy Wowor, 1943- and Christine Hakim, 1957- (Indonesia: Privately Published), 1 hour 44 mins
The independence movement to free Indonesia from the control of its Dutch colonizers began as a land and power struggle in the late 1890's. Tjoet Nya Dien dramatizes that struggle for some ten years. As more Dutch troops arrive to suppress rebel forces fighting in the jungles of the Sultanate of Aceh (Sumatra), t...
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directed by Eros Djarot, 1950-; performed by Piet Burnama, fl. 1961, Rudy Wowor, 1943- and Christine Hakim, 1957- (Indonesia: Privately Published), 1 hour 44 mins
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The independence movement to free Indonesia from the control of its Dutch colonizers began as a land and power struggle in the late 1890's. Tjoet Nya Dien dramatizes that struggle for some ten years. As more Dutch troops arrive to suppress rebel forces fighting in the jungles of the Sultanate of Aceh (Sumatra), the insurgents lose their leader in battle, and his widow, Tjoet Nya Dien, takes on that role. Only her battle is for more than land an...
The independence movement to free Indonesia from the control of its Dutch colonizers began as a land and power struggle in the late 1890's. Tjoet Nya Dien dramatizes that struggle for some ten years. As more Dutch troops arrive to suppress rebel forces fighting in the jungles of the Sultanate of Aceh (Sumatra), the insurgents lose their leader in battle, and his widow, Tjoet Nya Dien, takes on that role. Only her battle is for more than land and power; it is for the faith -- for Allah, for Islam. And this is what sustains her devotion to the struggle, even with traitors who sell out to the Dutch. In the end, as her health fails her, a traitor emerges who brings the final confrontation to a head for Tjoet Nya Dien. There is no respect from her for his motives, which he claims are out of compassion for her. Though Tjoet Nya Dien died in captivity, this defender of Indonesia's freedom went on to take her place among other Indonesian heroes who stood against would-be colonizers. Awards/Festivals: Cannes International Critics' Week 1989; Asia Society New York 1989; Jakarta International Film Festival 2000.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Piet Burnama, fl. 1961, Rudy Wowor, 1943-, Christine Hakim, 1957-
Author / Creator
Eros Djarot, 1950-, Piet Burnama, fl. 1961, Rudy Wowor, 1943-, Christine Hakim, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, War
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 Used by permission of Gotot Prakosa.
Subject
Religious beliefs, War
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The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche
directed by Tenzing Sonam, 1959- and Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013; produced by Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013 and Tenzing Sonam, 1959- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1999), 50 mins
Choenzey is a 47-year-old Tibetan monk who lives in exile in a Buddhist monastery in southern India. His spiritual master, Khensur Rinpoche, has been dead four years. But according to Tibetan belief, the Rinpoche will be reincarnated and it is Choenzey's responsibility to find the reincarnation and look after him....
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directed by Tenzing Sonam, 1959- and Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013; produced by Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013 and Tenzing Sonam, 1959- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1999), 50 mins
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Choenzey is a 47-year-old Tibetan monk who lives in exile in a Buddhist monastery in southern India. His spiritual master, Khensur Rinpoche, has been dead four years. But according to Tibetan belief, the Rinpoche will be reincarnated and it is Choenzey's responsibility to find the reincarnation and look after him. This utterly fascinating and compelling film follows Choenzey's search and eventual discovery of an impish but gentle four-year-old wh...
Choenzey is a 47-year-old Tibetan monk who lives in exile in a Buddhist monastery in southern India. His spiritual master, Khensur Rinpoche, has been dead four years. But according to Tibetan belief, the Rinpoche will be reincarnated and it is Choenzey's responsibility to find the reincarnation and look after him. This utterly fascinating and compelling film follows Choenzey's search and eventual discovery of an impish but gentle four-year-old who is recognized by the Dalai Lama to be the looked-for reincarnation. Without sentimentality, this thought-provoking film captures the moving relationship that develops between the erstwhile disciple and his young master. The film's exemplary combination of intimacy with its subjects and intellectual detachment will stimulate discussion, analysis, and interpretation in a variety of courses in cultural anthropology, Asian and Tibetan studies, Buddhist studies, and comparative religion. It was produced by Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin in 1991, but not released to American educational audiences until 1999.See also the filmmakers' 2007 sequel, The Thread of Karma, which provides an intimate look at the life of the now 20-year-old lama as he aspires to live up to the reputation of his former incarnation.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013, Tenzing Sonam, 1959-, Sir Ian Holm, 1931-
Author / Creator
Tenzing Sonam, 1959-, Ritu Sarin, fl. 2003-2013
Date Published / Released
1991, 1999
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Speaker / Narrator
Sir Ian Holm, 1931-
Person Discussed
Dalai Lama, XIV, 1935-
Topic / Theme
Buddhism, Religious beliefs, Monks, Tibetan
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 Berkeley Media
Subject
Buddhism, Religious beliefs, Monks
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Son of God
directed by Khavn De La Cruz, 1973-; performed by Ali Doron, fl. 2010 and Menk Cruzat, fl. 2008 (Philippines: Privately Published), 1 hour 10 mins
Who is this dwarf called Son Of God? Mystic midget healer. Is he trickster or shaman? Freak or messiah? A film crew tracks his bizarre pilgrimage as magic and religion, faith and doubt, real and unreal blur and melt.
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directed by Khavn De La Cruz, 1973-; performed by Ali Doron, fl. 2010 and Menk Cruzat, fl. 2008 (Philippines: Privately Published), 1 hour 10 mins
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Who is this dwarf called Son Of God? Mystic midget healer. Is he trickster or shaman? Freak or messiah? A film crew tracks his bizarre pilgrimage as magic and religion, faith and doubt, real and unreal blur and melt.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Ali Doron, fl. 2010, Menk Cruzat, fl. 2008
Author / Creator
Khavn De La Cruz, 1973-, Ali Doron, fl. 2010, Menk Cruzat, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Privately Published
Person Discussed
Ali Doron, fl. 2010
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Religious practices
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 Used by permission of Khavn De La Cruz.
Subject
Religious beliefs, Religious practices
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Tao. The Way and its power
directed by Jeremy Marre; produced by Jeremy Marre, Arts Council of Great Britain and Harcourt Films (England: Arts Council England, 1976), 44 mins
Taoism as a cultural force, and its manifestations in Chinese society past and present.
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directed by Jeremy Marre; produced by Jeremy Marre, Arts Council of Great Britain and Harcourt Films (England: Arts Council England, 1976), 44 mins
Description
Taoism as a cultural force, and its manifestations in Chinese society past and present.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeremy Marre, Arts Council of Great Britain, Harcourt Films
Author / Creator
Jeremy Marre
Date Published / Released
1976
Publisher
Arts Council England
Person Discussed
Laozi, 604 BC-521 BC
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Taoism, Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1976 Arts Council England, British Film Institute
Subject
Religious beliefs, Taoism
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Yokwe Bartowe: Poor Bartowe
directed by Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 and Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008; produced by Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 and Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 (Microwave Films, 2010), 1 hour 30 mins
Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a beautiful young island girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world. Bartowe is Lijiamao's 20-year-old brother and he was supposed to be watc...
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directed by Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 and Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008; produced by Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010 and Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008 (Microwave Films, 2010), 1 hour 30 mins
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Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a beautiful young island girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world. Bartowe is Lijiamao's 20-year-old brother and he was supposed to be watching his sister on the day she mysteriously vanished while swimming in the lagoon. He is blamed for her disappearance by his mother. Ev...
Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a beautiful young island girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world. Bartowe is Lijiamao's 20-year-old brother and he was supposed to be watching his sister on the day she mysteriously vanished while swimming in the lagoon. He is blamed for her disappearance by his mother. Even though most people believe that Lijiamao has drowned, the fact that no one ever found her body in extremely shallow water has everyone puzzled. Only Lijiamao's best friend Tili refuses to believe she is dead, much to the dismay of her principal, her teacher and her classmates.
The story follows the life of Bartowe on the first anniversary of his sister's disappearance. He is trying to cope with the hatred of his mother for not taking good care of Lijiamao and the deterioration of his relationship with his steady girlfriend and fellow college student, Kaila. The immense sorrow in his life drives him to drinking and disillusionment, which eventually causes him to become the enemy of a local island gang. Just when his life seems to be heading toward complete disaster, hope comes from an unexpected source: Lijimu. The old woman, who is despised by the island community because she's believed to be a sorceress and capable of performing powerful black magic, attempts to come to the young man's rescue.
Actors in this film all volunteered for their roles and represent various organizations in the Marshall Islands including the College of the Marshall Islands, the Majuro Cooperative School, and the Women's Athletic Club (WAC).
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010, Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008
Author / Creator
Suzanne Chutaro, fl. 2010, Jack Niedenthal, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Microwave Films
Topic / Theme
Marshallese, Grief, Religious beliefs, Folklore, Island life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Jack Neidenthal
Subject
Grief, Religious beliefs, Folklore, Island life
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Body Collectors of Bangkok
directed by Krishna Govender, fl. 1995; produced by Krishna Govender, fl. 1995 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1995), 51 mins
The Buddhist charity which cruises the streets of Bangkok, seeking out unclaimed corpses, caring for and burying them.
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directed by Krishna Govender, fl. 1995; produced by Krishna Govender, fl. 1995 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1995), 51 mins
Description
The Buddhist charity which cruises the streets of Bangkok, seeking out unclaimed corpses, caring for and burying them.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Krishna Govender, fl. 1995, Cathy Tyson, fl. 1991-1995
Author / Creator
Krishna Govender, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Cathy Tyson, fl. 1991-1995
Topic / Theme
Associations and organizations, Public health, Religious beliefs, Religious occupations, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
Subject
Associations and organizations, Public health, Religious beliefs, Religious occupations
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