By MISUZU SATO/ Staff Writer
August 27, 2021 at 07:00 JST
A scene from “Inu-Oh” ((c) “Inu-Oh” Film Partners)
Masaaki Yuasa’s animated musical “Inu-Oh” will be screened in the Orizzonti section for cutting-edge films at the 78th Venice Film Festival opening in September.
The story centers around the friendship between Inu-Oh, a real-life Noh dancer whose performances sent people into a frenzy during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), and his partner, a “biwa” lute player named Tomona.
“Performing rock-like music, singing and dances during the Muromachi Period, the pair stick to their way of life and rise up from the fateful misery,” Yuasa said in a statement. “I’m sure the film will make you feel excited and raise your spirits just watching it.”
The film is based on Hideo Furukawa’s novel “Heike Monogatari: Inu-Oh no Maki” (Tales of the Heike: Inu-Oh).
It was written by Akiko Nogi, while Taiyo Matsumoto served as character designer.
The two leading characters are portrayed by Avu-Chan, the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen Bee, and actor Mirai Moriyama.
“Inu-Oh” will open in early summer of 2022 in Japan.
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