Cast: Yoko Ran

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Yoshio Harada · Isao Kimura · Sen Hara · Kaoru Yachigusa

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Takeshi Wakamatsu · Keiko Niitaka · Jūzō Itami

Synopsis Grass Labyrinth (1979) is a 50-minute avant-garde cinematic experience inspired by a narrative from the surrealist author Kyoka Izumi. Director Shuji Terayama employs the journey of a young man, driven to retrieve the lyrics and melody of a cherished childhood...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Kyôko Iida · Namiko Tainaka

Synopsis Butterfly (S) (1974) presents a surreal and dreamlike exploration of the aftermath of an extravagant and indulgent gathering. The film delves into the disorienting and often surreal experiences that follow such an event, capturing the essence of a hangover both...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Sueshi Sasada

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Setsuko Fujino · Yoko Ran · Megumi Tanaka

Synopsis Keshigomu (S) (1977) presents a cinematic journey where the director's touch wipes away recollections of seaside figures, leaving the audience with a unique and thought-provoking experience. The film delves into the ephemeral nature of memory and perception, as the filmmaker's...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Salvador Tari · Pancho Meguro

Synopsis Directions to Servants (1978) is a captivating theatrical presentation brought to life by the renowned Tenjo Sajiki troupe. This live performance showcases the troupe's unique style and artistic prowess, offering audiences a memorable and engaging experience.

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Hitoshi Aoyama · Motohiko Hino · Yen Hirai · Makiko Hirasawa

Synopsis Cloud Cuckooland (1978) is a theatrical adaptation that draws inspiration from Jonathan Swift's satirical work. It was showcased at the Mickery Theatre by the renowned Japanese theatre group Tenjo Sajiki.

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Takeshi Wakamatsu

Synopsis Smallpox Tale (1975) presents a surreal and unsettling exploration of illness and societal trauma through the lens of the smallpox virus. Director Terayama Shuji crafts a unique cinematic atmosphere where the skin of a bandaged teenager and the film's visual...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Sueshi Sasada · Kimie Makita

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Takeshi Wakamatsu

Synopsis Shintokumaru (1978) is a mesmerizing and surreal folk-psych-symph-prog-rock opera, a collaborative masterpiece by Shuji Terayama and J.A.Seazer. This cinematic experience is a historical performance from the Tenjo Sajiki, capturing the essence of a unique and captivating era in 1978.

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Susumu Oono · Yoko Ran

Synopsis Les chants de Maldoror (1977) presents a sequence of striking and unconventional visuals that draw inspiration from the surreal and poetic narrative of the Count of Lautréamont's novel. The film delves into a world of bizarre imagery and abstract storytelling,...

Direction Shuji Terayama

Cast Keiko Niitaka · Yoko Ran · Takeshi Wakamatsu · Yutaka Nemoto

Synopsis The Lemmings (1979) is a captivating and thought-provoking film that showcases Shuji Terayama's final theatrical performance, originally staged in 1983. This cinematic adaptation delves into the complexities of human nature and societal pressures, offering a unique and poignant narrative that...