A Monster with Its Mouth Agape

The read

It runs a compact 10m.

Synopsis

Taking inspiration from the haunting Japanese dance/performance art form Butoh, the film offers a cinematic interpretation of this singular style of expression. With high contrast, exaggerated grain, abstracted colors and flickering frames, A Monster with Its Mouth Agape captures the unsettling and chaotic climate of post-war Japan. Featuring a rare audio recording of Butoh master Yoshito Ohno.

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Key crew

• Steven McInerneyDirector
• Yoshito OhnoWriter

Cast

• Yoshito OhnoCast

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