The Past is Always New, the Future is Always Nostalgic: Photographer Daido Moriyama
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Overview
This documentary follows the legendary Japanese photographer as he continues to find new ways of seeing the visual assault of Tokyo’s streets and reminisces about his life and work.
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Budget
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Runtime
108 min
Release Date
2019-11-08
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
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Daido Moriyama
Self
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