
Mon-Yo: Ornamental Motifs from Japan
This is a documentary centered on traditional Japanese patterns. To capture the unique sensibility of the Japanese people, the film features 170 kimono fabrics from the Muromachi to Edo periods, along with over 1,000 family crests that have been passed down through generations. These elements are presented using avant-garde visual techniques. Viewed from a modern perspective, the film transforms the exceptional patterns created by the Japanese in the past into a completely new illustrated scroll. The entire documentary contains no narration, relying solely on visuals and music to convey its message.
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BelgiumBE
- Theatrical (limited)Knokke Experimental Film Festival28 Dec 1963
JapanJP
- Premiere9 Jun 1962
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Mon-Yo: Ornamental Motifs from Japan was released on 28 December 1963.
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