Filmvertoning

Carving the divine

Woensdag 9 december 2020, 18.30 uur

Carving The Devine

Yujiro Seki maakte een unieke en intieme documentaire over het leven en artistieke proces van hedendaagse Busshi. Zij werken volgens een 1400 jaar oude traditie voor het vervaardigen van houten Boeddhabeelden. Deze filmvertoning is onderdeel van het Ambacht in Beeld Film Festival.

Carving the Divine offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Busshi – practitioners of a 1400-year lineage of woodcarving that is at the heart of Japanese Mahayana Buddhism.

Yujiro Seki describes: “Master Seki is a pioneer in preserving and advancing the art of Busshi: not only has he taken many apprentices under his wing; he has also established a school for the Japanese public to learn the craft. I was grateful to be able to also feature one of Japan’s foremost Busshi, Kourin Saito himself. Grand Master Saito shows not only the craftsmanship, but also the passion and discipline it takes to master this demanding art form. Lastly, I was granted rare access into the life and rites of Buddhist priests, and especially those of Shigon, or ‘True Word’ Buddhism. When I explained the intention of the film, these priests granted me the honour and privilege of filming from within their alter area, a secretive space within temples that are usually off limits to anyone outside the priestly class.”

Nagesprek met Amanda Brandellero, researcher/docent Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Voor meer informatie en tickets: https://ambachtinbeeldfestival.nl/programma-2020-3/carving-the-divine/

Date: Wednesday 9 December 2020, 18:30
Location: Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
Tickets: € 12,50
More information and tickets: Click here