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Miserable Miracle

Misérable miracle

Synopsis

Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryo Orikasa, this animated short was inspired by Henri Michaux’s book of poetry and drawings of the same name, about his experiences with mescaline. The film explores the limits of language and perception, creating connections between sound, meaning, shapes and movement.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-12

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Taichung International Animation Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ryo Orikasa
Screenplay & Story
Ryo Orikasa, Henri Michaux
Original Score
Sacha Ratcliffe
Original Title
Misérable miracle
Country of Origin
Canada, France, Japan
Spoken Languages
English, French, Japanese
Runtime
8m
Production Studios
Miyu Productions, New Deer, ONF | NFB

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ryo Orikasa

Screenplay & Story

Ryo Orikasa, Henri Michaux

Original Score & Music

Sacha Ratcliffe

Film Editing

Ryo Orikasa

Producers

Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, Pierre Baussaron, Robert McLaughlin, Jelena Popović, Michael Fukushima

Department Leadership Roster

Ryo Orikasa

Director

Ryo Orikasa

Writer

Henri Michaux

Writer

Ryo Orikasa

Editor

Sacha Ratcliffe

Original Music Composer

Emmanuel-Alain Raynal

Producer

Pierre Baussaron

Producer

Robert McLaughlin

Producer

Jelena Popović

Producer

Michael Fukushima

Producer

Nobuaki Doi

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miserable Miracle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Miserable Miracle about?

Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryo Orikasa, this animated short was inspired by Henri Michaux’s book of poetry and drawings of the same name, about his experiences with mescaline. The film explores the limits of language and perception, creating connections between sound, meaning, shapes and movement.

Who directed Miserable Miracle?

Miserable Miracle was directed by Ryo Orikasa.

Who stars in Miserable Miracle?

The principal cast of Miserable Miracle includes Denis Lavant, Tony Robinow.

When was Miserable Miracle released and how long is it?

Miserable Miracle was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 8m.

Who composed the musical score for Miserable Miracle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Miserable Miracle was composed by Sacha Ratcliffe.