Underplayed Gems

Kashima Paradise (1973)

Kashima Paradise poster
Directed by
Yann Le Masson
Genre
documentary film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This French documentary from 1973 contrasts two Japanese reactions to industrialization. It shows the acceptance of a Mitsubishi steel and oil complex in Kashima versus the rejection of Narita International Airport.

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What happens

est un documentaire français de Yann Le Masson et Bénie Deswarte, sorti en 1973. Dans le Japon des années 70, la modernisation est diversement accueillie. L'implantation d'un énorme complexe sidérurgique et pétrolier Mitsubishi à Kashima est bien acceptée, alors que celle de l'Aéroport international de Narita est fortement rejetée. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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