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Mon-Yo: Ornamental Motifs from Japan

1963-12-28 ja 23m
Documentary
This is a documentary centered on traditional Japanese patterns. To capture the unique sensibility of the Japanese people, the film features 170 kimono fabrics from the Muromachi to Edo periods, along with over 1,000 family crests that have been passed down through generations. These elements are presented using avant-garde visual techniques. Viewed from a modern perspective, the film transforms the exceptional patterns created by the Japanese in the past into a completely new illustrated scroll. The entire documentary contains no narration, relying solely on visuals and music to convey its message.

Director

Naoya Yoshida

Music

Toru Takemitsu

Art Direction

Kiyoshi Awazu

Art Direction

Kohei Sugiura

Cinematography

Iwai Yoshishu

Art Direction

Motomasa Hanada

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies

  • NHK