Although the whaling problem continues to be in a state of stalemate for many years without any real resolution, “Behind THE COVE”, a film which voices the opinion of the Japanese, has being nominated for Best Feature Documentary and Best Director of a Feature Documentary at the London International Filmmaker Festival, to be held in London.

[ London International Filmmaker Festival ]
– Screening & interview time and location of “Behind THE COVE” –
February 15 (Thu) noon 12:00 -13:45　　　Interview: 14:30-
Crowne Plaza: London Docklands, Western Gateway London E16 1AL United Kingdom

Negative media coverage on the never-ending whaling issue prompted first-time documentary filmmaker Keiko Yagi to find out more about the topic. With no budget, limited experience in filmmaking, no fluency in English, but armed with a video camera and a strong desire to find out about the truth of the matter on whaling, Yagi started her research.