Follows Japanese director Naomi Kawase as she directs the official film of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, giving a message that goes beyond the physical exploit to mark souls, with her style and all her subtlety.
Direction
Kawase turns stadiums into temples of fleeting human connection.
Cinematography
Hazy, tactile imagery that makes sweat look like gold leaf.
Editing
Glacial pacing that rewards patient viewers with emotional crescendos.
Director
Naomi Kawase
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kawase was the first woman and second Japanese director ever commissioned for an official Olympic film.
The 'Side A' designation hints at a companion piece—Kawase originally planned a theatrical release before COVID forced this more intimate vision.
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