Soji-ji (1979)
Soji-ji (1979) is a video work documenting a chant recitation at a Zen temple. The chant recited by many monks does not proceed in unison like group singing. Each monk recites in sync with his breath, so that the intake of breath occurs at different moments. That is to say, each monk articulates the chant differently. Since there is no unified division, when the multiple chants overlap, an endless wave of chant (sutra) appears as a collective density or modality (at the same time, each monk’s steps form a totally different rhythm from the individual chants).
Director: Fujiko Nakaya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Original Language: ja
Keywords
light, religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soji-ji about?
- Soji-ji (1979) is a video work documenting a chant recitation at a Zen temple. The chant recited by many monks does not proceed in unison like group singing. Each monk recites in sync with his breath, so that the intake of breath occurs at different moments. That is to say, each monk articulates the chant differently. Since there is no unified division, when the multiple chants overlap, an endless wave of chant (sutra) appears as a collective density or modality (at the same time, each monk’s steps form a totally different rhythm from the individual chants).
- Who directed Soji-ji?
- Soji-ji was directed by Fujiko Nakaya.
- How long is Soji-ji?
- Soji-ji has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Soji-ji?
- Soji-ji is a Documentary film.