Departures named 2010 Whitehead Award Winner
9th Annual Whitehead International Film Festival
January 15-18, 2010
The jury determined that of the ten films screened, the one most excellently exhibiting the five criteria for The Whitehead Award is the Japanese film, Departures, directed by Yajiro Takita.
Criteria 1: Artistic Excellence
The jury applauds the film’s fine cinematography, use of symbols, its creative juxtaposition of indoor/outdoor scenes, its use of music, and its stunning depiction of the sacred ritual of encoffinment.
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