Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed 2021 Directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte L'Impératrice Michiko, la force du roseau

Installed at the heart of Japanese society when the country was in a state of collapse after World War II, and then launched on a frantic course to achieve modernity, over a period of 60 years, Michiko followed an unexpected path: that of encouraging the Japanese people to indulge in greater introspection in order to build a united, peaceful and enlightened Japan.

Country France

Production Countries Belgium , France , Japan

Language French

Spoken Languages English , French , Japanese

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies RTBF , NHK , France 2 , CC&C

Release Date 21 July 2021

65 mins