A pioneer of Japanese non-fiction cinema, Sumiko Haneda (Dalian, 1926) is one of the few female filmmakers who managed to carve out a place for herself in a male-dominated world during the postwar period, when she joined Iwanami Studios, a producer of educational films and a meeting point for the best Japanese documentary filmmakers. In 1976, with Usuzumi no sakura [The Cherry Tree with Gray Blossoms], she became independent and began producing her own films.

Throughout his more than sixty years in the industry, and with a filmography comprising over one hundred titles, Haneda has addressed diverse themes such as nature preservation, traditional arts, the disintegration of rural Japan, the aging of society, and the celebration of women's work and creativity. Driven by a focus on observation, his work is always filmed with the same passion, curiosity, and ethical approach to emotions.

Echoing the growing study and recognition of Haneda's work, the series proposes a chronological itinerary through his most recognized works, most of which are still unpublished in our country.

Organized by : Japan Foundation and Círculo de Bellas Artes

In collaboration with: Filmoteca de Catalunya, Valencian Institute of Culture and Film Library of Galicia.

Thanks: Lumière, Punto de Vista, Il Cinema Ritrovato, Clément Rauger, Moe Shuji, Francisco Algarín