Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis

The documentary provides a visual portrait of Butoh, filmed on location in Japan. It presents the work of major Butoh choreographers and their companies, revealing how this dance form diverges from modern dance's rational principles.

Butoh emphasizes the dancer's personal experiences, intertwining dance with traditional Japanese culture. It recalls the ancient connections of dance, music, and masks, as well as the Buddhist death dances found in rural Japan. This film also reflects Butoh's role as a movement resisting the loss of traditional culture in a consumer-driven society.