Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
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Tatsumi Hijikata
Himself
Lead
Kazuo Ohno
Himself
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edin Velez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Dance of Darkness is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
