calligraphy
13 movies and shows
Shoka
Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Edo, Japan. Calligraphists are not mere writers, they can bring drawings to life and utilize kanji. Three calligraphists from the art wielding clan join up and fight against an exiled calligraphist and his minions to protect the Tokugawa shogunate.
Hanzi
Sun, 21 May 2017
Hanzi is a documentary exploring international design, visual culture, and identity through the lens of modern Chinese typography. The film covers a variety of topics such as how languages shape identity, and what role handwriting plays in the digital age.
The Pillow Book
Fri, 01 Sep 1995
A woman with a body writing fetish seeks to find a combined lover and calligrapher.
寻找手艺：一堂书法课
Mon, 12 Jul 2021
Sly Artistic City
Mon, 01 Nov 2010
Some argue that modern graffiti was born in Philadelphia, where the pioneers of wall-writing became citywide celebrities during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Graffiti eventually consumed the city, and a new mayor made it his top priority to fight back. In the process, the city's Mural Arts Program was born. Philadelphia is now a great outdoor museum. Yet graffiti still thrives, with new writers always ready to replace those who are caught or quit.
Rumi
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Rumi is a rebellious yet intelligent and creative Islamic boarding student. While on a pilgrimage, he is stunned by a group of Sufi dancers he sees. This admiration inspires him to go to Turkey to participate in a calligraphy festival.
Calligraphie Japonaise
Wed, 01 Jan 1958
In a comparative study between different forms of calligraphy, the film traces parallels between modern Japanese painting and traditional Japanese writing.
Ink: Written By Hand
Tue, 07 Jul 2015
INK follows Tanja Tiziana – a freelance photographer in Toronto, Canada – and her journey to rediscover the written word.
Letras que marcan
Sun, 03 Dec 2023
Duilian
Sat, 12 Mar 2016
Inspired by the untold personal story of the 19th-century Chinese poet and revolutionary Qiu Jin, Wu Tsang brings to life, subverts, and re-enacts the lesser-known romance and friendship with calligrapher Wu Zhiying. Set in contemporary Hong Kong, the film shifts between time and space, past and present, fact and fiction through Tsang's continued exploration of language and misinterpretation.
Traces of the Soul
Thu, 07 Jun 2018
Through the eyes of twelve international artists "Traces of the soul" explores the world of contemporary calligraphy and why it is an increasingly relevant art form in this digital age. The film reveals how the art, philosophies, and life stories of these artists, whose diverse work is rooted in the ancient traditions of calligraphy, reflect and engage with the modern world.
Calligraphy
Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Since childhood, Miki has had a unique relationship with calligraphy. Born left-handed, she was introduced to this art to learn how to write with her right hand, but what started as an exercise quickly became a passion. More than just a movement, each stroke is, for her, a quest for meaning, a silent dialogue with the poets and thinkers of the past. Follow Miki for a moment in a calligraphy session as she reflects on this art—not as a rigid practice, but as a living form, evolving alongside those who engage with it.