9.0Dance of Darkness · 1989
Dance of Darkness (1989) is a Documentary film directed by Edin Velez, starring Tatsumi Hijikata, Kazuo Ohno.
Documentary
9.0Overview
The dark sensibilities and cultural resonances of Butoh, the radical Japanese dance movement, are explored in this multilayered work. Profoundly rooted in both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture, Butoh arose in a spirit of revolt in the early 1960s. Characterized by frank sexuality and bodily distortions, Butoh transforms traditional dance movements into new forms, stripping away the taboos of contemporary Japanese culture to reveal a secret world of darkness and irrationality.
Cast
Tatsumi Hijikata, Kazuo Ohno
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What is "Dance of Darkness" about?
The dark sensibilities and cultural resonances of Butoh, the radical Japanese dance movement, are explored in this multilayered work. Profoundly rooted in both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture, Butoh arose in a spirit of revolt in the early 1960s. Characterized by frank sexuality and bodily distortions, Butoh transforms traditional dance movements into new forms, stripping away the taboos of contemporary Japanese culture to reveal a secret world of darkness and irrationality.
When was "Dance of Darkness" released?
Dance of Darkness was released in 1989.
Who stars in "Dance of Darkness"?
The cast includes Tatsumi Hijikata, Kazuo Ohno.
