Abandoned Land

October. 16,2016      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This is a documentary made after the Fukushima nuclear accident by movie sound engineer Gilles Laurent, who died in a terrorist attack in Belgium on March 22, 2016. It tells the story of parents that stayed behind in the evacuated Tomioka town, and a couple that temporarily returned to the restricted residential area (at the time) in Minami Soma, from the temporary housing where they were staying. This film, which was completed by his Japanese wife and friends, carrying on the desires of the director, and was officially invited to the Marseille International Documentary Film Festival.

Reviews

Diagonaldi
2016/10/16

Very well executed

... more
SpunkySelfTwitter
2016/10/17

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

... more
BallWubba
2016/10/18

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

... more
Invaderbank
2016/10/19

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

... more