Depicts the rigorous existence of Japanese fisherman. This film is non-narrated with Japanese music serving as the background. Shows the preparation of the nets, men and women pulling the boats into the sea, look outs for fish, the final catch, return home and the unloading. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003777
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishermen
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)