UNESCO PREMIER-2008

STONEDOG FILM WOWS UNESCO

Kenji Yoshida - Artist of the Soul,  a documentary feature by London film collective Stonedog received the rare honour of premiering at UNESCO on 12 October 2008.

Though still in post-production, the film, the first ever about the legenadary Japanese artist and former Kamikazi pilot opened to dignitaries from all over the world during a testimonial exhibition in honour of Kenji Yoshida, Vie Et Paix.

In her opening speech, Katerina Stenou, UNESCO's Director of the Division of Cultural Policy and Intercultural Dialogue, said "The power of art to draw us back to the basics of life - which are often eclipsed by ephemeral concerns - constitutes the orginality of Kenji Yoshida's work."

The company managed to cut an express version for the premiere having enlisted the refined skills of sound engineer/designer Vanesa Tate (of Harry Potter and Hellboy II fame).

Kenji Yoshida-Artist of the Soul screened till the end of October in the great Hall Segur, to popular acclaim. Music is by legendary Japanese Drummer, Joji Hirota, whose score is set to become a top seller in Japan when the film premiers there in the New Year.