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Mon-Yo: Ornamental Motifs from Japan

19630.0 / 1023 min
Documentary

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.

Cast

Crew

Naoya Yoshida

Naoya Yoshida

Director

Toru Takemitsu

Toru Takemitsu

Music

Kiyoshi Awazu

Kiyoshi Awazu

Art Direction

Kohei Sugiura

Kohei Sugiura

Art Direction

Iwai Yoshishu

Iwai Yoshishu

Cinematography

Motomasa Hanada

Motomasa Hanada

Art Direction