Ainu Neno an Ainu

The Ainu people are an indigenous people of Japan who primarily live in Hokkaido. During the Meiji era, the Japanese government colonized the Ainu people, banning the language, cultural practices, and taking their land. There are now
This documentary started as part of a photography project about the indigenous Ainu population in northern Japan, portraying people from tightly knit communities. They feel deeply connected by their culture and tradition. With gorgeous pictures, the directors explore how different generations of Ainu reflect on their identity after centuries of oppression.