Renga
Synopsis
“Renga is a linked-verse form of Japanese poetry that, though still practiced today, reached its peak between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is characterized by being a group composition, typically in the presence of judges and an audience, with poets rapidly contributing stanzas such that each new stanza addresses only the previous stanza; there is no overarching plot development, and the overall structure is a chain, not a conventional, linear narrative… In 1989, I had the great privilege to be involved in a film renga that was produced in the graduate film seminar led by Nathaniel Dorsky at the San Francisco Art Institute.” —Eric Theise
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathaniel Dorsky, Dena Penniston, Bud Lassiter, Erik Anderson, Paul Baker, Kurt Easterwood, Kim Tempest, Geoffrey Luck, Laura Poitras, Eric Theise, Alan Mukamal, John McGeehan
- Original Title
- Renga
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathaniel Dorsky, Dena Penniston, Bud Lassiter, Erik Anderson, Paul Baker, Kurt Easterwood, Kim Tempest, Geoffrey Luck, Laura Poitras, Eric Theise, Alan Mukamal, John McGeehan
Department Leadership Roster
Nathaniel Dorsky
Director
Dena Penniston
Director
Bud Lassiter
Director
Erik Anderson
Director
Paul Baker
Director
Kurt Easterwood
Director
Kim Tempest
Director
Geoffrey Luck
Director
Laura Poitras
Director
Eric Theise
Director
Alan Mukamal
Director
John McGeehan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renga
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What is Renga about?
“Renga is a linked-verse form of Japanese poetry that, though still practiced today, reached its peak between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is characterized by being a group composition, typically in the presence of judges and an audience, with poets rapidly contributing stanzas such that each new stanza addresses only the previous stanza; there is no overarching plot development, and the overall structure is a chain, not a conventional, linear narrative… In 1989, I had the great privilege to be involved in a film renga that was produced in the graduate film seminar led by Nathaniel Dorsky at the San Francisco Art Institute.” —Eric Theise
Who directed Renga?
Renga was directed by Nathaniel Dorsky, Dena Penniston, Bud Lassiter, Erik Anderson, Paul Baker, Kurt Easterwood, Kim Tempest, Geoffrey Luck, Laura Poitras, Eric Theise, Alan Mukamal, John McGeehan.
Who stars in Renga?
The principal cast of Renga includes Not specified.
When was Renga released and how long is it?
Renga was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 9m.