Basic Info
Release: December 28, 1963
Runtime: 23 min
Status: Released
Mon-Yo: Ornamental Motifs from Japan
1963
23 min
Overview
This is a documentary centered on traditional Japanese patterns. To capture the unique sensibility of the Japanese people, the film features 170 kimono fabrics from the Muromachi to Edo periods, along with over 1,000 family crests that have been passed down through generations. These elements are presented using avant-garde visual techniques. Viewed from a modern perspective, the film transforms the exceptional patterns created by the Japanese in the past into a completely new illustrated scroll. The entire documentary contains no narration, relying solely on visuals and music to convey its message.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Japan
Spoken Languages
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Cast
Crew
Naoya Yoshida
Director
Toru Takemitsu
Music
Iwai Yoshishu
Cinematography
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