A man who ran from war, found art in torn paper, and became Japan's accidental genius.
Sent to an institution for mentally handicapped children by his parents, he began creating artworks using torn strips of paper. After running away to avoid army conscription, he began his wanderings around Japan, encountering many scenes which he would recreate as torn paper art from his amazing photographic memory.
Acting
Ashiya's physicality—never performative, always present.
Production
Torn paper art recreated on screen with obsessive authenticity.
Director
Tengo Yamada
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yamashita became a folk hero in 1970s Japan, his 'chigiri-e' technique now taught in schools.
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