An aging man uses sign language to express the four seasons in a visually rich performance choreographed by Dakei, featuring ordinary deaf individuals.
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An aging man uses sign language to express the four seasons in a visually rich performance choreographed by Dakei, featuring ordinary deaf individuals.
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An aging man uses sign language to express the four seasons in a visually rich performance. Directed by Makihara Eri and choreographed by Dakei, “Listen” features ordinary deaf individuals without acting experience. The 58-minute documentary captures dance as a form of silent music. A girl interprets the wind through movement, surrounded by rustling trees, conveying sound through the physical body.
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Why Watch
- See how deaf performers express music visually.
- Meet diverse individuals from the deaf community.
- Find out how sign language conveys seasonal changes.
Did You Know
- The film runs for 58 minutes.
- An aging man uses sign language poems to depict all four seasons.
- The documentary features ordinary deaf people with zero acting experience.
- The film was directed by Makihara Eri and choreographed by Dakei.
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Who directed the documentary Listen?
Listen was directed by Makihara Eri.
What is the duration of the documentary Listen?
The duration of Listen is 58 minutes.
What unique aspect does Listen incorporate in its portrayal of music?
Listen depicts music visually without the use of musical instruments or voices.
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