by Shiori Itō
English
German
We are delighted to be able to present the winning film in category Documentary Competition to a wide audience again on the last Sunday of the festival! BLACK BOX DIARIES will be screened with German/French subtitles only. Journalist Shiori Itō was raped by a member of the Japanese government. She documented her subsequent attempt to bring the perpetrator to justice on camera. Over the course of several years, this unique diary-style documentary unfolded with the suspense of a thriller, casting a unique light on Japan's patriarchal society and its treatment of women. A MeToo case that has caused a sensation in Japan and inspired courage in women who share the same fate. 'Like a captivating diary, this film reveals the courageous journey of a journalist who uncovers the abuse she herself suffered.
Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist, author and filmmaker. She studied in New York, where she obtained a degree in photography and journalism. BLACK BOX DIARIES had its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It was nominated at numerous film festivals and received multiple awards. BLACK BOX DIARIES (2024) / TEMPLE FAMILY (2021) / YUPARO MY BEAUTIFUL DYING CITY (2020)
