Indonesia Bali Tour Documentary “Faster than the Wind”

Overview

Documentation of Byakko-sha's tour in Indonesia in November 1982. "Himei no Mori" [The Forest of Hidden Screams] was performed in Jakarta, Bandung, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali. The group also collaborated with local artists in gamelan and legong dance, with music created by Matsuo Yasunobu in collaboration with local musicians.
The video includes footage of rehearsals and performance preparations, as well as scenes featuring local people, such as young girls performing a Balinese dance. It also includes commentary by Osuka Isamu, where he discusses what it is about Asia that appeals to Byakko-sha.

Details

Title

Indonesia Bali Tour Documentary “Faster than the Wind”

Performance creator(s)

Byakko-sha

Direction/Choreography

Byakko-sha

Venue

Jakarta - Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM)
Bandung - Rumentang Siang Theatre
Surakarta (Solo) - Open Theatre inside Kraton Solo
Yogyakarta - S.M.K.I.-Konri
Bali - Tegas, Peliatan Art Village Open Theatre
Bali - Ubud Village (Temporary Stage)
Bali - Taman Budaya Art Center Open Theatre

Performance date(s)

6 November 1982 ‐ 17 November 1982

Performer(s) and staff

Performer: Isamu Osuka, Torio Nogi, Sanae Hiruta, Happa Iwamoto, Ikki Taoka, Norikazu Sato, Karuko Aiyama
Music Director: Yasunobu Matsuo
Video Documentation and Editing: Jun Okazaki, Emi Segawa
Photography: Jun Abe

Organiser(s)

Organiser: Byakko-sha

Genre

Butoh

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  Flyer for the video screening in 1983

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  Flyer postcard for the video screening in 1983