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Documentary
1h 40m

The Witches of the Orient (2021)

Overview

The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.
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Julien Faraut profile
Julien Faraut

Director

Cast

Kinuko Tanida profile
Kinuko Tanida

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Yoko Shinozaki profile
Yoko Shinozaki

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Katsumi Matsumura profile
Katsumi Matsumura

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Yuriko Handa profile
Yuriko Handa

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Kinuko Tanida profile
Kinuko Tanida

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Yoko Shinozaki profile
Yoko Shinozaki

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Katsumi Matsumura profile
Katsumi Matsumura

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Yuriko Handa profile
Yuriko Handa

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Release Date

July 16, 2021

Original Language

English, French, Japanese, Russian

Budget

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Production Company

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Available On

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Videos

Q&A with THE WITCHES OF THE ORIENT Filmmaker Julien Faraut thumbnail
Q&A with THE WITCHES OF THE ORIENT Filmmaker Julien Faraut
The Witches of the Orient Trailer thumbnail
The Witches of the Orient Trailer
Les Sorcières de l’Orient – trailer | IFFR 2021 thumbnail
Les Sorcières de l’Orient – trailer | IFFR 2021

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