The Works And Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri In The: S...

: While classified as a fiction feature, it functions as a docufiction or "geographic description," blending real-life diary entries from Tayoko with staged scenes.

: Shot over 14 months across 27 weeks to capture the passage of five seasons . 🌾 Story and Setting The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the S...

: It follows the daily routine of Tayoko Shiojiri , a farmer caring for her ailing husband, Junji . : While classified as a fiction feature, it

: The film is 480 minutes (8 hours) long, making it one of the longest feature films ever made. : The film is 480 minutes (8 hours)

: Set in the Shiotani Basin in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture , a mountain village with only 47 inhabitants .

: It is presented in five chapters and often screened in four parts with three intermissions .

Key Features of The Works and Days is a 2020 fiction film directed by C.W. Winter and Anders Edström . It is celebrated for its massive scale and immersive portrayal of rural Japanese life. ⏱️ Scale and Duration