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200898 minGdocumentary

The Naked Summer

200898 minGdocumentary

A dance group trains for a performance of Butou, a modern dance form known for its unconventional movements and striking visuals.

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A dance group trains for a performance of Butou, a modern dance form known for its unconventional movements and striking visuals.

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Kenji Okabedirector

Akaji Maro

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Akaji Maro leads the dance group Dairakudakan in a summer training program for Butou, a modern dance form known for its unconventional movement. Young artists prepare for a performance that challenges traditional notions of the body. The film captures their rigorous training process, featuring striking visuals of dancers with white powder on their skin and unique expressions. "The Naked Summer" runs for 98 minutes and was released in 2008.

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