Movie

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis

★ 8.0(2)19901h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Blackwood
Release date: 1990-01-01
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Michael Blackwood Productions

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis — trailer

About Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Michael Blackwood, starring Yoko Ashikawa, Akiko Motofuji and Nario Goda. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis" is a visually striking film portrait shot on location in Japan with the participation of the major Butoh choreographers and their companies. Although Butoh is often viewed as Japan's equivalent of modern dance, in actuality it has little to do with the rational principles of modernism. Butoh is a theater of improvisation which places the personal experiences of the dancer on center-stage. By reestablishing the ancient Japanese connection of dance, music, and masks, and by recalling the Buddhist death dances of rural Japan, Butoh incorporates much traditional theater. At the same time, it is a movement of resistance against the abandonment of traditional culture to a highly organized consumer-oriented society.

Cast

Yoko Ashikawa

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Akiko Motofuji

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Nario Goda

Himself

Tatsumi Hijikata

Himself

Yukio Waguri

Himself

Akaji Maro

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Natsu Nakajima

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Sanae Hiruta

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Kazuo Ohno

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Min Tanaka

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Ushio Amagatsu

Yoshiyuki Takada

Themes & keywords

dancebutoh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis in Japan?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis on Netflix?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis stars Yoko Ashikawa, Akiko Motofuji, Nario Goda, Tatsumi Hijikata and Yukio Waguri.

When did Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis come out?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis is a 1990 movie directed by Michael Blackwood.

What genre is Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis is Documentary film.

Who directed Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis?+

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis was directed by Michael Blackwood.