Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength (2001)

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In the 60's and into the 70's, Kazuo Ohno himself produced three 16mm films. His many performances at the "Teatro Fonte" in Yokohama have been preserved with high quality Beta cameras. In addition, the television station NHK has made recordings of many of his theater performances since the premiere of "The Dead Sea" in 1985. Together, the Kazuo Ohno Dance Studio and NHK own over one hundred hours of footage. This is complemented by a 1994 film by Daniel Schmid and new 16mm footage of Kazuo Ohno filmed especially for this project in October of 2000. From these resources, this 111 minute Video/DVD was assembled. "Beauty and Strength" includes dance performances, film excerpts and interviews, examples of Ohno's drawings and writings, as well as biographical information, creating a comprehensive look into the world of Kazuo Ohno's dance.

Director: Kazuo Ohno
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 111 min
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Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: ja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength about?
In the 60's and into the 70's, Kazuo Ohno himself produced three 16mm films. His many performances at the "Teatro Fonte" in Yokohama have been preserved with high quality Beta cameras. In addition, the television station NHK has made recordings of many of his theater performances since the premiere of "The Dead Sea" in 1985. Together, the Kazuo Ohno Dance Studio and NHK own over one hundred hours of footage. This is complemented by a 1994 film by Daniel Schmid and new 16mm footage of Kazuo Ohno filmed especially for this project in October of 2000. From these resources, this 111 minute Video/DVD was assembled. "Beauty and Strength" includes dance performances, film excerpts and interviews, examples of Ohno's drawings and writings, as well as biographical information, creating a comprehensive look into the world of Kazuo Ohno's dance.
Who directed Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength?
Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength was directed by Kazuo Ohno.
Who stars in Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength?
Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength stars Kazuo Ohno, Tatsumi Hijikata.
How long is Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength?
Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength?
Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength is a Documentary film.