Short Film Documentary

Instruments of a Beating Heart

by Ema Ryan Yamazaki
  • Japanese (日本語 (にほんご))
  • Japan
  • 23 min
In an annual musical performance for first graders, a young girl faces her fears with determination and becomes one of the lead percussionists.
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Directed by
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Production
Cineric Creative, NHK Enterprises, The New York Times
Full credits

Screenings and awards

2024
DOC NYC
United States (USA)
2024
Short of the Week
United States (USA)
Documentary Short of the Year
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