# Ana Vaz on Fukushima's Impact, Yoko Hayasuke's Art, and Choosing Motherhood Over Zombiehood

Filmmaker Ana Vaz discusses how the Fukushima nuclear disaster shaped her thinking, the work of artist Yoko Hayasuke, and her preference for motherhood over a "zombie" existence. The interview weaves together catastrophe, creative influence, and personal identity.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ana-vaz-locarno-fukushima-nuclear-disaster-hanabi-1236834548/) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:29:23 +0000