Ikebana (2021)
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is explored in a delicate and ethereal manner, layering space, time, and the elements of life. This ancestral art is observed from a distance, so as to never interrupt the movements of its practitioners. Rita Ferrando’s Ikebana is a hypnotic work with somewhat esoteric narration that highlights each step in the process with animations emphasizing the meticulous and meditative deeper meaning behind the art. This hybrid structure raises questions about the art of representation, inevitably present in cinema. How can we grasp the essence of what we want to show on film? Ikebana suggests that what we seek may be hidden well beyond the visible realm.
Director: Rita Ferrando, Lily Jue Sheng
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: November 12, 2021
Editing: Brendan Mills
Country: Canada
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, 日本語
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ikebana about?
- Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is explored in a delicate and ethereal manner, layering space, time, and the elements of life. This ancestral art is observed from a distance, so as to never interrupt the movements of its practitioners. Rita Ferrando’s Ikebana is a hypnotic work with somewhat esoteric narration that highlights each step in the process with animations emphasizing the meticulous and meditative deeper meaning behind the art. This hybrid structure raises questions about the art of representation, inevitably present in cinema. How can we grasp the essence of what we want to show on film? Ikebana suggests that what we seek may be hidden well beyond the visible realm.
- Who directed Ikebana?
- Ikebana was directed by Rita Ferrando, Lily Jue Sheng.
- How long is Ikebana?
- Ikebana has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Ikebana?
- Ikebana is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ikebana produced?
- Ikebana was produced in Canada.