The Ondekoza
Originally released in 1981. The Ondekoza is a documentary/music film. directed by Tai Katล.
Starring Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, and Yoshiaki Ooi
Synopsis
A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Den Films
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ondekoza about?
A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice r...
Who directed The Ondekoza?
The Ondekoza was directed by Tai Katล.
How long is The Ondekoza?
The Ondekoza has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Ondekoza released?
The Ondekoza was released on December 3, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ondekoza?
The main cast of The Ondekoza includes Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi, Yoshikazu Fujimoto, Takumi Takano.