Abstract
Raku pottery prizes spontaneity in the interaction of fire and falling ashes and this stunning documentary and performance film capture the beauty of both traditional Japanese pottery and the novel The Golden Temple, by the Japanese author Mishima.
This engaging one-hour film goes behind the scenes with composer Shinji Eshima and San Francisco Ballet resident choreographer Yuri Possokhov as they recount their collaboration with the original cast of RAkU. It brings together a confluence of eastern and western cultures in music, literature, philosophy and dance. The contributions of Butoh, martial arts, chanting Zen monks, the rigors of rehearsal with Yuri Possokhov, and the enduring friendships of the artists are all featured in the documentary preceding the stunning performance which was recorded in a film studio.
The performance is shot cinematically in the style of a dramatic film, providing an intimate relationship with the dancers. From the film’s opening narrative scenes, it establishes an intimate style that carries through the ballet performance. This gives viewers an immediate and powerful sense of being close to the dancers, rarely shared in dance films.
This engaging one-hour film goes behind the scenes with composer Shinji Eshima and San Francisco Ballet resident choreographer Yuri Possokhov as they recount their collaboration with the original cast of RAkU. It brings together a confluence of eastern and western cultures in music, literature, philosophy and dance. The contributions of Butoh, martial arts, chanting Zen monks, the rigors of rehearsal with Yuri Possokhov, and the enduring friendships of the artists are all featured in the documentary preceding the stunning performance which was recorded in a film studio.
The performance is shot cinematically in the style of a dramatic film, providing an intimate relationship with the dancers. From the film’s opening narrative scenes, it establishes an intimate style that carries through the ballet performance. This gives viewers an immediate and powerful sense of being close to the dancers, rarely shared in dance films.
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Duration
01:04:45 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Adult/Continuing Education, Higher Education, College, High School (grades 10-12)
Copyright Holder
| Name | Juno Films Inc. |
| Role | Agent or representative |
| Telephone | 1 (609) 933-1806 |
| Address | 940 Princeton Kingston Road Princeton, NJ 08540 USA |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2021-01-12
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