Movie Description

ざ・鬼太鼓座

(1981)

Overview

A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.

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Facts

Original Titleざ・鬼太鼓座

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1981-12-03

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 47m

Production CompaniesAsahi Broadcasting Corporation,Den Films,Shochiku

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music