

The read
It runs a compact 24m.
Synopsis
While extracting and polishing their blocks of stone, stonecutters used to say “the stone is coming to life". This paradox provided Matsumoto with the best metaphor for what making a film is all about. In his opinion, filmmakers work images in the same way that stonecutters work stones.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Masayuki NagareWriter
- Toshio MatsumotoDirector
Stills
Themes
short film