Dance of Darkness(1989)
Dance of Darkness Synopsis
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.
Dance of Darkness (1989) is a documentary film directed by Edin Velez, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edin Velez
- Status:
- Released
Dance of Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Edin Velez.
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Dance of Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dance of Darkness?
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The main cast of Dance of Darkness (1989) includes Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno. The film was directed by Edin Velez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dance of Darkness released?
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Dance of Darkness was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 55m.
Is Dance of Darkness worth watching?
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Dance of Darkness (1989) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.