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The Witches of the Orient

Les sorcières de l'Orient (v.o.a.s-t.f.)

  • Release Date: October 15, 2021 (limited)
  • Genre: Documentary

  • Director: Julien Faraut
  • Producer(s): William Jéhannin
  • Studio: EyeSteelFilm
  • Length: 1h 40m
  • Le Score Rotten Tomatoes®
    Tomatometer 92%

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Synopsis

How did a group of humble factory workers become a phenomenal sports success story and the pride of an entire nation? Julian Faraut's (John McEnroe: In The Realm of Perfection) ferociously innovative and visually stunning The Witches of the Orient tells the tale of the Japanese women's volleyball team's thrilling rise, unbelievable 258 games winning streak, and eventual Olympic gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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