Sacrifice
Originally released in 1959. Sacrifice is a horror film. directed by Donald Richie. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tatsumi Hijikata
Synopsis
Filmed only a few months after Tatsumi Hijikata’s first explosive public butoh performance, “Gisei” features Hijikata and members of his Asbestos Hall Troupe in a brutal allegory of a closed society. Shot by noted Japanese film scholar Donald Richie, “Gisei” still conveys the shock that Japanese audiences in 1959 must have felt at the birth of Hijikata's ankoku butoh, or "dance of darkness". Richie met Hijikata through mutual friend Yukio Mishima. They decided to collaborate on a film about segregation. Richie memorialized the film in his diary: “It is more than ever about the death of an individual, a distinct kind of human sacrifice.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1959
67 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacrifice about?
Filmed only a few months after Tatsumi Hijikata’s first explosive public butoh performance, “Gisei” features Hijikata and members of his Asbestos Hall Troupe in a brutal allegory of a closed ...
Who directed Sacrifice?
Sacrifice was directed by Donald Richie.
How long is Sacrifice?
Sacrifice has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Sacrifice released?
Sacrifice was released on January 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sacrifice?
The main cast of Sacrifice includes Tatsumi Hijikata.