Mr. Smith Goes to Tokyo
When Tomoko finds some messages for a Mr. Smith on a lost mobile phone, she finds herself on an "Alice in Wonderland" journey through Tokyo's boulevards and back alleys. From the tyranny of symmetry in soaring office blocks to buildings that look like spaceships, this creative documen...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Journeyman Pictures (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2012], c2010.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
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| Summary: |
When Tomoko finds some messages for a Mr. Smith on a lost mobile phone, she finds herself on an "Alice in Wonderland" journey through Tokyo's boulevards and back alleys. From the tyranny of symmetry in soaring office blocks to buildings that look like spaceships, this creative documentary reveals the city's soul. And as Tomoko watches the sun rising over buildings ranging from imperial to space-age styling, from the height of function to the height of whimsy, the spirit of the city - encompassing past, present, and future - comes alive. This breathtaking documentary was created by Bafta-award-winning director, Iain Overton. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 22, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Invitation to an Adventure (3:28) -- Architecture of Conformity (3:31) -- Post-WWII Architecture (3:28) -- National Identity and Architecture (2:49) -- Bento Architecture (2:18) -- Architecture and Nature (3:50) -- Architecture: Futuristic Distractions (4:56) -- Architecture and Religion (5:14) -- Architecture of Shopping (4:13) -- Nonverbal Communication in Japan (2:54) -- Manga Architecture (4:16) -- Costume Art/Red Light District (2:17) -- Tokyo by Night (3:26) -- Tokyo's Spirit (2:38) -- Credits: Mr. Smith Goes to Tokyo (0:50) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Directed by Iain Overton. When Tomoko finds some messages for a Mr. Smith on a lost mobile phone, she finds herself on an "Alice in Wonderland" journey through Tokyo's boulevards and back alleys. From the tyranny of symmetry in soaring office blocks to buildings that look like spaceships, this creative documentary reveals the city's soul. And as Tomoko watches the sun rising over buildings ranging from imperial to space-age styling, from the height of function to the height of whimsy, the spirit of the city - encompassing past, present, and future - comes alive. This breathtaking documentary was created by Bafta-award-winning director, Iain Overton. 13 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
13 & up. |
| Production Credits: |
Directed by Iain Overton. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |