A Monster with Its Mouth Agape
Synopsis
Taking inspiration from the haunting Japanese dance/performance art form Butoh, the film offers a cinematic interpretation of this singular style of expression. With high contrast, exaggerated grain, abstracted colors and flickering frames, A Monster with Its Mouth Agape captures the unsettling and chaotic climate of post-war Japan. Featuring a rare audio recording of Butoh master Yoshito Ohno.
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A Monster with its Mouth Agape – trailer | IFFR 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-17
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Beijing International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven McInerney
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshito Ohno
- Original Score
- Howlround, Merkaba Macabre
- Original Title
- A Monster with Its Mouth Agape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Psyché Tropes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven McInerney
Yoshito Ohno
Howlround, Merkaba Macabre
Steven McInerney
Steven McInerney
Department Leadership Roster
Steven McInerney
Director
Steven McInerney
Producer
Steven McInerney
Editor
Yoshito Ohno
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Monster with Its Mouth Agape
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What is A Monster with Its Mouth Agape about?
Taking inspiration from the haunting Japanese dance/performance art form Butoh, the film offers a cinematic interpretation of this singular style of expression. With high contrast, exaggerated grain, abstracted colors and flickering frames, A Monster with Its Mouth Agape captures the unsettling and chaotic climate of post-war Japan. Featuring a rare audio recording of Butoh master Yoshito Ohno.
Who directed A Monster with Its Mouth Agape?
A Monster with Its Mouth Agape was directed by Steven McInerney.
Who stars in A Monster with Its Mouth Agape?
The principal cast of A Monster with Its Mouth Agape includes Yoshito Ohno.
When was A Monster with Its Mouth Agape released and how long is it?
A Monster with Its Mouth Agape was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Monster with Its Mouth Agape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Monster with Its Mouth Agape was composed by Howlround, Merkaba Macabre.