Hoppo Butoh-ha Butoh Chronicles 1975-1989

Overview

A collection of video excerpts from key Hoppo Butoh-ha performances, including 'Shiokubi' (1975), 'Gekka-no Une' (1982), 'Takazashiki' (1984) and 'Ezo-men' (1989). The recording of 'Shiokubi' is from the first day of the premiere, with Bishop Yamada performing in black paint. On the second day, under Hijikata's instruction, he performed in white paint but no footage of this remains. The 'Ezo-men' section of the film is titled 'My Heart Beat'.

Details

Title

Hoppo Butoh-ha Butoh Chronicles 1975-1989

Performance creator(s)

Hoppo Butoh-ha

Direction/Choreography

'Ridges in a Field under Moonshine' is directed by Bishop Yamada
'Takazashiki' is created and directed by Bishop Yamada and directed and choreographed by Tatsumi Hjikata

Performance date(s)

1975 - 1989

Performer(s) and staff

Performers: Bishop Yamada, Mitsuo Takahashi, Mitsuru Nambu, Ichiro Ojima, Atsushi Takenouchi, Kenichi Fujioka, Hiromichi Tsuchiya, Yuko Yuki, Mikiko Suzuki, Chie Sasaki, Kiyoko Hasegawa, Tomiko Tateishi, Sachiko Tokita, Nozomi Matsuzaki, Setsuko Watanabe, Mariko Suzuki

Genre

Butoh

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  'Shiokubi'

  photo: Hajime Suzuki

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  Flyer

  For 'Ridges in a Field under Moonshine'

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  Flyer

  For 'Takazashiki'