Documentary by Romain Guélat
Passe-moi les jumelles, RTS
Switzerland, 2025, 38min.

Documentary

Discover the fascinating story of Johan Leutwiler, a native of Valais who left everything behind to become a traditional swordsmith in Japan. Passionate about Japanese culture since his teenage years, Johan learned Japanese and trained for years before he was able to join a workshop near Hiroshima. Get a glimpse into his daily life as an apprentice, caught between centuries-old tradition and the pursuit of perfection.