Subterranean Films: 'Akeji, the Breath of the Mountain' by Mélanie Schann and Corentin Leconte

The library cordially invites you to a special screening of the documentary Akeji, the Breath of the Mountains, directed by Mélanie Schann and Corentin Leconte. Set deep within the Japanese mountains, the film follows painter Akeji Sumiyoshi and his companion Asako as they live in complete seclusion from the modern world. In their peaceful hermitage, time seems to stand still, and life flows in harmony with the surrounding nature, animals, and spirits. This cinematic journey offers a profound, meditative look at a life lived outside the frantic pace of contemporary society. Join us for a quiet afternoon of introspection and visual poetry.