The Ondekoza
A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.
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The Ondekoza
A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.
Orignal Title
ざ・鬼太鼓座
Orignal Language
ja
Duration
107 minutes
Genre
Documentary, Music
Status
Released
Release Data
1981-12-03
Production Companies
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Den Films, Shochiku
