Dance of Darkness

Dance of Darkness

9.0/100h 55m1989
Dance of Darkness

Overview

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.

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Documentary

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Additional Information

Original Title:Dance of Darkness
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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