The Witches of the Orient

The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.

Cast

Kinuko Tanida

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Yoko Shinozaki

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Katsumi Matsumura

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Yuriko Handa

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Crew

Julien Faraut

Director

Jason Lytle

Music

K-Raw

Music

William Jéhannin

Producer

Léon Rousseau

Sound Designer

Yutaka Yamazaki

Director of Photography

Julien Faraut

Writer

Clips & Videos

Q&A with THE WITCHES OF THE ORIENT Filmmaker Julien Faraut

The Witches of the Orient Trailer

Les Sorcières de l’Orient – trailer | IFFR 2021