ICHIkabachika
A film series in 3 chapters by Cano Rojas
The project
Chapter 1 - Japan (Belief)
Chapter 2 - Mexico (Work)
Chapter 3 - Brazil (Nature)
JAPAN - Belief
A close look at Japanese society through weaving stories of people that complement and feed each other bouncing between the intimacy of their lives and perspectives of Japan, celebrating their differences, views and lifestyles.
Positive, powerful, uplifting and visually striking. It is about the struggle between old and new Japan, spirituality vs pop culture, collectivism vs individualism, isolation vs integration. Otaku culture, Shintoism, new ways, old views.
A former IT employee now Buddhist Monk in Koyasan, a Kyudo Sensei passionate about his art but not convinced about his practice, a world famous Manga screenplay writer now teacher passing his knowledge to his younger fans, a cosplay model challenging stereotypes , a Budo store owner and fashion designer, artisans, manga illustrators, all these form the landscape of Ichikabachika, the Japan Chapter of the series addressing Belief in the land of the raising sun.
A foreign approach to Japanese society and its beautiful contradictions. The contrast and harmony between old and new. A universal theme.
A fresh look through a foreign virgin lens.
A local story of a global trend.
MEXICO - Work
Automatization and changes in the work force landscape have been part of the discourse in most developed nations for many years. According to some studies, Mexico in the next 15 years will loose 60% of current jobs to automatization, outnumbering developed nations. That struggle and a constructive hopeful picture is the main focus point on this chapter.
To find ease and give perspective to changes.
BRAZIL - Nature
The silent scream of nature is loud and complex in Brazil. From indigenas protected lands at harm due to the current political landscape, to deforestation, pollution and major changes in the state of affairs that protect nature in the country.
A constructive yet urgent approach to the most important part of our search. Stories of fighters, doers and leaders shaping the new generation of the Brazilian protectors of their biggest treasure.
WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS
It matters because Japan, the first chapter, is a great place to start and an example of whats happening in many places and because due to its geographical and historical isolation it presents a rich visual landscape to kickstart these series.
It matters because times are fast and anyone anywhere can relate in one way or another to these issues.
It matters because spirituality, work landscape and most of all nature and our environment are being questioned, threatened and transformed more than ever before.