The Ondekoza

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Released December 03, 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.

Runtime

1h 47m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

ざ・鬼太鼓座


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

Production Companies

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    Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

    Japan

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    Den Films

    Japan

  • logo for Shochiku

    Shochiku

    Japan

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