Person
Jakob Montrasio
Directing · Born 1982-06-17 · Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Biography
Jakob Montrasio is an acclaimed filmmaker and media designer whose cinematic achievements include the poignant documentary Souls of Zen, which delves into post-tsunami spiritual resilience and ancestor rituals in Japan, earning recognition for its cultural depth and visual storytelling. His filmography also features contributions to various smaller projects, directed under his visionary lens, blending ethnographic insight with narrative artistry honed through years of wedding videography and indie production. As a multifaceted creator in Bammental, Germany, Montrasio leverages advanced video production techniques and AI tools to craft compelling visual stories that resonate globally, cementing his reputation in international film circles.
Known for
The Way of the Spur
Director
Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism
Director
Filmography
- 2012The Way of the SpurDirector
- 2012Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple BuddhismDirector
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