Synopsis
This short portrait takes an inside look at the artistic inspiration and motivations of Takano Yonen, a Japanese soloist member of the Hong Kong Ballet. As he dances through urban and natural surroundings, he meditates on the influence of his cultural background and his approach to the ritual and language of dance.
This short portrait takes an inside look at the artistic inspiration and motivations of Takano Yonen, a Japanese soloist member of the Hong Kong Ballet. As he dances through urban and natural surroundings, he meditates on the influence of his cultural background and his approach to the ritual and language of dance.
Full credits
- Section
- Out of Competition
- Director
- Andreas Guzman
- Production countries
- Hong Kong SAR China
- Production year
- 2023
- Duration
- 4 minutes
- Producer
- Hong Kong Ballet's Creative Media Studio
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