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Temple Dance – This Dance


Agaxart (Japan)

What is humanity; what is life? In this world, nothing is certain. Explores the mystery of the human body and soul. Seek the way to leave the world of worries before we die. From award-winning Butoh dancer and choreographer Emiko Agatsuma. Agaxart produces innovative Butoh performances based on Emiko’s Butoh method and aesthetics, examining the interaction between body, mind and soul. Agaxart creates Butoh performances to deliver the diversity of the physical expression that is connected to unconsciousness.

Directed by Emiko Agatsuma

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Butoh | Emiko Agatsuma
DJ | Masaomi Tomomitsu (Kohgen)
Guide | Tatsuo Yoshida (Vanryu-ji)

Camera, Film Direction and Editing by | Ai Katoh
Photography by | Naoko Kumagai

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