Book-Paper-Scissors

Dec 1 2019 N/A 1h 34m
Biography, Documentary

Nobuyoshi Kikuchi has devoted his life to books. Over the course of his career, he has designed more than 15,000 book covers. Even in the digital age, he still works with a ruler, scissors, and pencils, creating unique fonts, and being meticulous about the properties of the chosen paper. He enjoys the personal exchange with authors, a good cup of coffee, and a stroll through the flea market. Nanako Hirose presents a fascinating portrait of a seemingly old-fashioned personality – but maybe it is exactly this kind of personality which can give an inspiration to reflect on the really valuable things in life?

Plot

The film tells a story of a Japanese book designer, who makes everything by his hands. Nobuyoshi Kikuchi is a 75 year old man who devoted his life to design over 15,000 books. Nanako Hirose, the director of this film spent over 3 years filming Mr. Kikuchi.

Written by

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Directed by

Nanako Hirose

Cast

Nobuyoshi Kikuchi, Isao Mitobe

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Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

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# of Votes
18
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
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