Mitaka Sumo School

Winner of Best Documentary: Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2018

Official Selection: Festival Nits de cinema oriental de Vic 2017

Official Selection: BCN Sports Film Festival 2017

Official Selection: Asian Film Festival Barcelona 2017

Official Selection: Festa del Cinema Català 2017

Official Selection: DOCfield Barcelona 2017

A group of children practice sumo in a school in the outskirts of Tokyo. This ancient sport has values based on respect and non-violence that coexist with big sacrifices.

Director/Cinematographer: Rubén Ventura

Producer: Mai Hosoi

Editor: Tomoko Hirasawa