Documentary Film Screening “Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan”

The film “Ainu – Indigenous People of Japan” (2019) by director Naomi Mizoguchi seeks to reveal the various efforts of contemporary Ainu people to reclaim and pass on their cultural identity. It tells the story of the daily lives of four elderly members of the Ainu community living in Biratori, on the island of Hokkaido. Born in the 1930s, they were not taught the Ainu language at home due to the societal attitudes of the time toward Ainu identity. After decades of shifting perspectives, they began to explore their heritage and became active local leaders helping to revive their language and culture. The film focuses on their experiences and efforts to preserve history and culture through Ainu language lessons and participation in various everyday activities. It shows how Ainu culture and traditions live and thrive through people’s efforts, giving hope that Ainu culture will be passed on to future generations. No registration required Film in Japanese with English subtitles

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