MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji
Synopsis
The early sixteenth-century Japanese garden in the Zen temple of Ryoan-ji, in Kyoto, is considered a masterpiece of the karesansui or "dry landscape" style... In this film, the viewer is invited to experience the garden as an embodiment of ma, a Japanese concept that conveys both time and space... The aesthetic of the film is the message, it has the quality of an experimental film, a conceptual film-an artwork in itself. Good balance of music/visuals/titles. If not as compelling for some viewers as for others, still rated as very effective. Makes one want to visit the actual garden and experience its spiritual energy. – Art on Screen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takahiko Iimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Arata Isozaki, Takahiko Iimura
- Original Score
- Takehisa Kosugi
- Original Title
- MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- The Program for Art on Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takahiko Iimura
Arata Isozaki, Takahiko Iimura
Takehisa Kosugi
Hideo Kondo
Susan Brockman
Department Leadership Roster
Arata Isozaki
Writer
Susan Brockman
Editor
Hideo Kondo
Director of Photography
Takahiko Iimura
Director
Takahiko Iimura
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji
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What is MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji about?
The early sixteenth-century Japanese garden in the Zen temple of Ryoan-ji, in Kyoto, is considered a masterpiece of the karesansui or "dry landscape" style... In this film, the viewer is invited to experience the garden as an embodiment of ma, a Japanese concept that conveys both time and space... The aesthetic of the film is the message, it has the quality of an experimental film, a conceptual film-an artwork in itself. Good balance of music/visuals/titles. If not as compelling for some viewers as for others, still rated as very effective. Makes one want to visit the actual garden and experience its spiritual energy. – Art on Screen
Who directed MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji?
MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji was directed by Takahiko Iimura.
Who stars in MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji?
The principal cast of MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji includes Not specified.
When was MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji released and how long is it?
MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for MA: Space/Time in the Garden of Ryoan-ji was composed by Takehisa Kosugi.