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The Body, The Expression of a Creature’s True Nature

The Body, The Expression of a Creature’s True Nature

2020•2h 8m
Documentary

The work contains Butoh works and methods by Tomoe Shizune in omnibus format. It will be re-edited and published based on what was provided as the text for the Butoh course at the Grotowski Institute, Poland by Tomoe Shizune & Hakutobo, 2018. The Grotowski Institute is engaged in a wide range of research related to physical expression, as well as physical training based on the research of the prominent Polish director Jeray Grotowski (1933-1999) who founded the experimental theater "Teatr Laboratorium" in 1959. The coaction between Tomoe's music and Butoh is highlight.

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JA

Status

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Cast

Tomoe Shizune

Yoko Ashikawa

Uzumi Ashikawa

Mito Ashikawa

Shoko Ashikawa

Megumi Ashikawa

Yukinko Ashikawa

Seisaku Ashikawa

Takeru Kono

Sadahiko Irisawa

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