Akita Namahage Film Best Shooting Award at the Spanish Film Festival September 29, 4:48
The movie "Crying Child is Nega" based on Akita's "Oga Namahage" won the Best Shooting Award in the competition section of the Spanish International Film Festival.
The award ceremony of the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain was held on the 26th of this month, local time, and the movie "Crying Child is Nega" directed by Akita City, which was exhibited in the competition section, won the best shooting award. I won the award.
The movie "Crying Child is Inega" is a story about a man who made a mistake in "Namahage" and escaped from his hometown Oga, leaving his wife and child, and returning to Akita to start over with his family. Filming was done in Oga City and Akita City from March to March.
In response to the award, cinematographer Yuta Tsukinaga said, "I had the impression that the scenery of the city where Namahage is located is so strong that I think I can take very good pictures. I was hoping that I could give shape to what I felt on my skin, so I hope that it will reach everyone as much as possible. "
In addition, Director Sato announced a comment, "I was really surprised because I didn't expect to receive the award, but I am very happy."
The movie "Crying Child is Inega" is scheduled to be released from November 20th.