Yusho-Renaissance (1999)

The work of Japanese experimental filmmaker Hiroyuki Oki as been described as "queer ambient film," and this work brings his fascination with dream-like images and manipulation of time through editing to a new level. Yusho-Renaissance follows an artist and his companions on a trip to the forest, while a mysterious but beautiful woman follows; without a structural narrative, their journey becomes a lovely but surreal parade of images, altered through editing, filmed at multiple speeds or modified by video manipulation.

Director: Hiroyuki Oki
Runtime: 88 min
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Country: Japan
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yusho-Renaissance about?
The work of Japanese experimental filmmaker Hiroyuki Oki as been described as "queer ambient film," and this work brings his fascination with dream-like images and manipulation of time through editing to a new level. Yusho-Renaissance follows an artist and his companions on a trip to the forest, while a mysterious but beautiful woman follows; without a structural narrative, their journey becomes a lovely but surreal parade of images, altered through editing, filmed at multiple speeds or modified by video manipulation.
Who directed Yusho-Renaissance?
Yusho-Renaissance was directed by Hiroyuki Oki.
How long is Yusho-Renaissance?
Yusho-Renaissance has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
Where was Yusho-Renaissance produced?
Yusho-Renaissance was produced in Japan.