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Sumodo: The successors of samurai

Wed. February 9th 2022 Capitol 6 Victoria BC $14

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Sumodo: The successors of samurai

Sumo wrestling has long been misunderstood (even joked about) outside of Japan
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Film Documentary
Wed. February 9th 2022 + Add to Calendar Capitol 6 (No Minors)
9:00pm - 11:00pm  Doors at: 9:00pm $14

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Victoria Film Festival
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1215 Blanshard St. Victoria BC
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Sumo wrestling has long been misunderstood (even joked about) outside of Japan, but Eiji Sakata’s earnest documentary takes a peek behind the curtain to show us the intense training and mental fortitude required for the sport.

With unique access to the Sakaigawa stable – one of Japan’s noted training grounds for wrestlers – we first meet Goeido, the stoic rikishi who struggles with a torn bicep as he attempts to defend his position for yet another year in the country’s highest division of professional sumo. He’s contrasted with Ryuden Goshi a bubbly personality from another stable as he regains form after a broken hip that saw him fall through the ranks. We follow both as they take different approaches to fortifying themselves against their opponents – a vital aspect of their preparati... show more

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Capitol 6
805 Yates St
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