Traces of the Soul
Unlike digital communication, handwriting carries something beyond literal meaning, something of the soul.
86 mins
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.
Koji Kakinuma
Himself
El Seed
Himself
Nakajima Hiroyuki
Himself
Soraya Syed
Herself
Jake Weidmann
Himself
Ghalamdar
Himself
Dia Batal
Herself
Zhao Yizhou
Himself
Paul Antonio
Himself
Shinzan Miyamae
Himself
Karl "KOBE" O'brien
Himself
Shoho Teramoto
Herself
Martin Cooper
Director
Adrian Storey
Director of Photography
Adrian Storey
Producer
Adrian Storey
VFX Editor
Adrian Storey
Assistant Editor
Tam Solo
Art Direction
Ku Sharma
Producer
Martin Cooper
Producer
Martin Cooper
Editor
Tam Solo
Producer