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THE SEA WALL

1959

59 min.

ja

Original Title

海壁

Overview

From the opening sequence, combining underwater and aerial footage, this masterpiece about the construction of a steam-power plant in Kurihama (south of Tokyo) far surpasses the limitations of the promotional film genre, and emerges as one of the most staggering sensory experiences in Japanese documentary.

Release Date

January 1, 1959