NARAtive 2010 - 2020
[THE WOLVES OF EAST]

Akira, a lonely 75 years old hunter, who lives in the wooded region of Higashi Yoshino, Nara, has been running the local hunting association for many years. His obsession to hunt a wolf causes him to fall out his relationships with colleagues who eventually force him to resign. Akira then decides to go into the deep forest to kill the wolf.

  • Director:Carlos M. Quintela
  • Japan, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Brazil, Cuba
  • 2016
  • 79min.
  • monochrome, color
  • DCP
  • Japanese
  • ENG Sub.

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Screening Dates, Times, and Venues

Free

Sep.22 (Thu.) 18:00-
Bus Terminal

* Only If there are vacant seats, direct entry on site is also possible.

movie trailer
Director
Carlos M. Quintela

Born in 1984 in Havana, Cuba. Received degree in Mass Media from Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana. Studied screenwriting at EICTV (Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión) in San Antonio de los Baños. Wrote and directed several award-winning short films.

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