• The Birth of Saké

    Directed by Erik Shirai
    Japan/USA | 94 minutes | True Stories

  • The Birth of Saké

    Directed by Erik Shirai
    Japan/USA | 94 minutes | True Stories

  • The Birth of Saké

    Directed by Erik Shirai
    Japan/USA | 94 minutes | True Stories

  • The Birth of Saké

    Directed by Erik Shirai
    Japan/USA | 94 minutes | True Stories

Even those who’ve never taken a sip of saké in their lives will find themselves deeply engrossed in this fascinating and beautifully constructed documentary about a uniquely Japanese world where devotion to craft rises to the level of almost religious devotion.

film details

Director: Erik Shirai
Producers: Makoto Sasa, Masako Tsumura
Screenwriter: Erik Shirai
Cinematographers: Erik Shirai
Editor: Takeshi Fukunaga, Frederick Shanahan
Music: Ken Kaizu
Country: Japan/USA
Language: Japanese
Year: 2015
Running Time: 94 minutes
Awards: Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award - Special Jury Mention - Tribeca
Display Format: DCP

2016 PS Film Festival