Butoh : piercing the mask / an A.K.A. production ; produced by Chris Bollard and Richard Moore ; written and directed by Richard Moore ; co-author of original scenario, Nourit Masson-Sekine.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | New York : Distributed by Insight Media, ©1991. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (49 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Bollard, Chris. |
| Other author/creator | Moore, Richard. |
| Other author/creator | Masson-Sékiné, Nourit. |
| Other author/creator | Hijikata, Tatsumi, 1928-1986. |
| Other author/creator | AKA (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Insight Media (Firm) |
| Variant title | Piercing the mask |
| Abstract | Using contemporary footage of leading Butoh performers, this documentary presents the history of the development of butoh dance, interviews the creator of this Japanese modern dance form, Tatsumi Hijikata, and explores the cultural significance of the Butoh dance form in Japan. |
| Credits | Cinematography, Robert Humphreys ; editor, Mark Perry ; sound recordist, Chris Bollard ; original music, Blair Greenberg. |
| Performer | Yoko Ashikawa, Akaji Maro, Akiko Motofuji, Nario Goda, Tatsumi Hijikata, Yukio Waguri, Kazuo Ohno, Sanka Juku, Dai Rakuda Kan, Byakko-sha, Muteki-sha, Maijuku, Hakutobo. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Terms of use | "Licensed for non-theatric use only." - Container |
| Language | English and Japanese dialogue; English subtitles for Japanese dialogue. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Publisher number | 6624 Insight Media |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | GV1783.2.B87 B88 1991 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |