One of Matsumoto’s early avant-garde documentaries, The Weavers of Nishijin observes textile production in a Kyoto neighborhood known for its weaving tradition. Filmed at a moment of transition, it traces the shift from artisanal handweaving to mechanized production, revealing the social worlds embedded in the craft.
Festival 2026
The Weavers of Nishijin (西陣)
Japan, 1961
Directed by
Toshio Matsumoto
Toshio Matsumoto
Running time
25 mins
25 mins
Tickets
2 May 2026, 12:30 PM
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Toshio Matsumoto
Toshio Matsumoto (1932 – 2017) was a pioneering Japanese filmmaker and video artist who played a central role in the development of experimental cinema in postwar Japan. Moving between documentary, narrative film, installation, and experimental media, his work pushed the boundaries of traditional approaches to filmmaking.
