Instruments of a Beating Heart
Overview
First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing “Ode to Joy” at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part – the big drum.
Details
Director
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Genre
Documentary, Music, Short
Country
Japan
Release Year
2024
Runtime:
23m
Release Date:
2024-06-14
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 win & 2 nominations total
