- Director: Yujiro Seki
- Country: Japan / USA
- Year: 2019
The magnificent 1400-year-old Buddhist wood-carving tradition is hanging on, barely, in a rapidly changing Japan. Struggling to preserve the craft are its practitioners, among them Master Koun Seki. Carving the Divine offers a close look at the artistry, intention, and dedication that goes into the craft, and follows Seki as he strives to preserve the craft for future generations. (Read a Tricycle interview with the director here.)
This film will be available to stream until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Learn more about the film here.
Photographs courtesy of Yujiro Seki