Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed(2021)
L'Impératrice Michiko, la force du roseau
Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed Synopsis
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.
Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed (2021) is a documentary film directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte, released on July 21, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain, Michiko and Akihito. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte
- Writers:
- Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte
- Producers:
- Yuri Sudo, Shin Yasuda, Anne-Séverine des Longchamps
- Production:
- CC&C, NHK, France 2, RTBF
- Status:
- Released
Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain
as Narrator (voice)
Michiko
as Self (archive footage)
Akihito
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte, written by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte, produced by Yuri Sudo, Shin Yasuda and Anne-Séverine des Longchamps.
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Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed?
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The main cast of Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed (2021) includes Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain, Michiko and Akihito. The film was directed by Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed released?
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Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed was released on July 21, 2021 and runs for 1h 5m.
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Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed (2021) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.