
Traces of the Soul
Documentary
Overview
Through the eyes of twelve international artists "Traces of the soul" explores the world of contemporary calligraphy and why it is an increasingly relevant art form in this digital age. The film reveals how the art, philosophies, and life stories of these artists, whose diverse work is rooted in the ancient traditions of calligraphy, reflect and engage with the modern world.
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Koji Kakinuma
Koji Kakinuma
Himself
Koji Kakinuma
Himself
El Seed
El Seed
Himself
El Seed
Himself
Nakajima Hiroyuki
Nakajima Hiroyuki
Himself
Nakajima Hiroyuki
Himself
Soraya Syed
Soraya Syed
Herself
Soraya Syed
Herself
Jake Weidmann
Jake Weidmann
Himself
Jake Weidmann
Himself
Ghalamdar
Ghalamdar
Himself
Ghalamdar
Himself
Dia Batal
Dia Batal
Herself
Dia Batal
Herself
Zhao Yizhou
Zhao Yizhou
Himself
Zhao Yizhou
Himself
Paul Antonio
Paul Antonio
Himself
Paul Antonio
Himself
Shinzan Miyamae
Shinzan Miyamae
Himself
Shinzan Miyamae
Himself
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