The Summit: A Chronicle Of Stones to Serenity

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Movie: The Summit: A Chronicle Of Stones to Serenity
Romaji: Tsurugidake: Ten no Ki
Japanese: 劔岳　点の記
Director: Daisaku Kimura
Writer: Jiro Nitta (novel), Daisaku Kimura, Atsuo Kikuchi, Toshimasa Miyamura
Producer: Asao Tsunoda, Kaoru Matsuzaki, Naoto Inaba
Cinematographer: Daisaku Kimura
World Premiere: March 22, 2009 (Okinawa International Movie Festival)
Release Date: June 20, 2009
Runtime: 139 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure
Studio: Toei
Distributor: Toei
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

During the Meiji era a team of explorers bravely search the last empty space on Japan's maps: the peak of Tsurugidake in the Hida Mountains.

Based on a novel by Jiro Nitta.
"Mt. Tsurugidake" marks the directorial debut of veteran cinematographer Daisaku Kimura
Filming took place between April and July 25, 2007.
On July 19, 2007 sound engineer, Teiichi Saito, was severely injured by falling rocks, while recording sounds apart from the cast and crew. Teiichi Saito was flown via helicopter to a hospital (recovering) and filming resumed on July 1st, 2007.
Related titles:
1. Tsurugidake: Satsuei no Ki (2009)

Additional Cast Members:

2009 (1st) Okinawa International Movie Festival - March 19th-22nd - Special Invitation (World Premiere)

2009 (22nd) Nikkan Sports Film Awards - December 4th
- "Yujiro Ishihara Award"
2009 (52nd) Blue Ribbon Awards - February 16, 2010
- "Best Picture"
- "Best Newcomer" (Daisaku Kimura)
2010 (33rd) Japan Academy Prize - March 5, 2010
- "Director of the Year" (Daisaku Kimura)
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role" (Teruyuki Kagawa)
- "Outstanding Achievement in Music" (Shinichiro Ikebe)
- "Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography" (Daisaku Kimura)
- "Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction" (Takayuki Kawabe)
- "Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording" (Kenichi Ishidera)

Comment #4
Vit Mlcoch Says:
Sep 21 2011 3:08 pm

Dear Ms. Paula Suzuki

Please try to contact the Japanese consulate in Vancouver Canada.

The Japanese consulate show this film last Tuesday, September 13, 2011, in Pacifici Cinematheque film club in Vancouver.

I hope that they will able to tell you how and from where they got this film with English subtitles to Canada.

sincerely

Vit Mlcoch
Vancouver
Canada
Comment #3
PAULA SUZUKI Says:
Jan 27 2011 1:57 pm

I SAW THIS FILM AT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL , SPRING 2010. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A CONTACT, ANYONE TO TALK TO ME.....PLEASE....I WOULD LIKE TO RENT THIS FOR OUR PACIFIC RIM FILM FESTIVAL 2011 !! (YES , THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR I AM TRYING...) PLEASE CONTACT MY EMAIL LISTED ABOVE..WE ARE IN SELECTION PROCESS NOW.... OUR FESTIVAL IS OCTOBER 15-20, 2011...
Comment #2
Gareth Says:
Nov 13 2010 4:59 am

This film has a noble story and the scenery is incredible. It would be difficult to find a film about mountaineering that is better made than this. I hope to get it on dvd.
Comment #1
PAULA SUZUKI Says:
Jun 10 2010 8:06 am

PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR RENTAL OF THIS FILM ASAP!
PAULA SUZUKI
PACIFIC RIM FILM FESTIVAL
SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
OCT; 15-20TH , 2010