Silk
2007
French silkworm trader Hervé is married to the beautiful Hélène. When an outbreak of disease ravages European silkworms, Hervé must travel to Japan to retrieve healthy eggs. After a long journey, Hervé finally arrives at a village where he can buy them. He becomes infatuated with a young concubine and goes to great lengths to see her again. But, when war breaks out in Japan, the concubine flees, forcing Hervé to return home to his wife.
Director:
François Girard
Writers:
Alessandro Baricco, François Girard, Michael Golding
Awards:
7 wins & 5 nominations
Production:
François Girard
Country:
Canada, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, United States