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Summary:

Using archival and contemporary footage of leading Butoh performers, this documentary presents the history of the dance and explores the relationship between post-World War II Japanese culture and the primal images and emotions expressed in Butoh.

Contributors:

Moore, Richard

A.K.A. (Firm)

Insight Media (Firm)

Languages:

English
Japanese

Language Notes:

English and Japanese dialogue; English subtitles for Japanese dialogue.

Subjects:

Butō

Dance — Social aspects — Japan

Japan — Civilization — 1945-

Since 1945

Dance — Social aspects

Dance

Civilization

Japan

System Details:

VHS format.

Production Credits:

Cinematography, Robert Humphries; editor, Mark Perry; co-author of original scenario, Nourit Masson-Sekine; translator, Isao Morimoto; music, Blair Greenberg.

General Notes:

Public performance rights included.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (49 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 8648

OCLC Numbers:

51230630