Traces of the Soul

Traces of the Soul

Unlike digital communication, handwriting carries something beyond literal meaning, something of the soul.

2018 en 86 minutes

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Plot

Through the eyes of twelve international artists "Traces of the soul" explores the world of contemporary calligraphy and why it is an increasingly relevant art form in this digital age. The film reveals how the art, philosophies, and life stories of these artists, whose diverse work is rooted in the ancient traditions of calligraphy, reflect and engage with the modern world.

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Cast

Koji Kakinuma

Koji Kakinuma

Himself

El Seed

El Seed

Himself

Nakajima Hiroyuki

Nakajima Hiroyuki

Himself

Soraya Syed

Soraya Syed

Herself

Jake Weidmann

Jake Weidmann

Himself

Ghalamdar

Ghalamdar

Himself

Dia Batal

Dia Batal

Herself

Zhao Yizhou

Zhao Yizhou

Himself

Paul Antonio

Paul Antonio

Himself

Shinzan Miyamae

Shinzan Miyamae

Himself

Karl "KOBE" O'brien

Karl "KOBE" O'brien

Himself

Shoho Teramoto

Shoho Teramoto

Herself

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