"Bachiranun" is a word from Yonaguni Island, the westernmost point of Japan, in Okinawa Prefecture, which means "never forget". The film, directed by Higashimori Aika, who is originally from Yonaguni Island and stars in the film, explores the urgency of preserving the island's disappearing language and culture before they are forgotten. (Source: jff.jpf.go.jp) Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- Português (Brasil)
- 한국어
- Native Title: ばちらぬん
- Also Known As: 國境之島的生與死
- Genres: Documentary
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Not bound by words
There are few words by this and no clear narrative structure. It's a collage of curious things and that makes it difficult to find words to talk about it. The title Bachiranun, never forget, a motif repeated near the end may be our best clue. Perhaps these are things the writer/director/actor wants to remember, both from imagination and real life.The drops into surreal were disorientating so I have no confidence in this assessment. It was all a bit too far a stretch for me and kept me on edge. Others will love it for that. How do the horsehead dancers fit in? Was there significance to the large red pepper-type fruit characters pass to each other? Some of the scenes of dairy farming and fishing/fish processing were difficult for me. The music and elders engaged in traditional making were my favourite parts. In the end, I don't know what to do with this. It is.
Bachiranun deserves a proper review. Hopefully someone will give it one.
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