The Naked Summer
裸の夏
Synopsis
The Naked Summer is a film that documents young artists' effort and growth while training and preparing for a performance of Butou that is praised internationally as a unique art form. Butou was born about 40 years ago as a form of modern dance that pursues the untraditional movement of the body and defies the convention of the human body. As a result, it is known for the dancer's strange facial expressions, naked body covered in white powder, and strong visuals. The film contains the summer training process of the dance group Dairakudakan led by a veteran artist of Butou, Akaji Maro
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Okabe
- Original Title
- 裸の夏
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
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What is The Naked Summer about?
The Naked Summer is a film that documents young artists' effort and growth while training and preparing for a performance of Butou that is praised internationally as a unique art form. Butou was born about 40 years ago as a form of modern dance that pursues the untraditional movement of the body and defies the convention of the human body. As a result, it is known for the dancer's strange facial expressions, naked body covered in white powder, and strong visuals. The film contains the summer training process of the dance group Dairakudakan led by a veteran artist of Butou, Akaji Maro
Who directed The Naked Summer?
The Naked Summer was directed by Kenji Okabe.
Who stars in The Naked Summer?
The principal cast of The Naked Summer includes Akaji Maro.
When was The Naked Summer released and how long is it?
The Naked Summer was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.