Programme 

Butoh and Japanese Cinema of the 60s

Holland Festival, Eye

Short-film programme with the spotlight on butoh performers, exploring the link between experimental film and butoh.

About Kazuo Ohno

Takao Kawaguchi

Kawaguchi uses archival footage of Kazuo Ohno’s performances as a basis, exactly copying his movements, creating a choreography from originally improvised material.

HF Lab x DEGASTEN: WAKKA

Performance by 15 young people inspired by Trajal Harrell’s work.

Introduction: Otemba - Daring Women

Janine Brogt

Introduction on Otemba – Daring Women by librettist Janine Brogt. 

Otemba - Daring Women

Misato Mochizuki, Jan van den Berg, Janine Brogt, New European Ensemble

Musical theatre performance about colonialism and female autonomy, as part of Amsterdam 750. A 17th-century painting from the Rijksmuseum comes to life during its restoration, set to enchanting music by Misato Mochizuki.

Introduction: ROHTKO

Marian Donner

Introduction on ROHTKO by writer Marian Donner.

ROHTKO

Łukasz Twarkowski, Anka Herbut, Dailes Theatre Latvia

Spectacular theatre piece in which audio-visual arts come together. With actors from Latvia, Poland and China, it explores the value of art and authenticity through a forged Rothko painting.

Murillo

Claudia Castellucci

Provocative tableau vivant from Claudia Castelucci inspired by painter Murillo.

Stream: Otemba - Daring Women

Misato Mochizuki, Jan van den Berg, Janine Brogt, New European Ensemble

Musical theatre performance about colonialism and female autonomy, as part of Amsterdam 750. A 17th-century painting from the Rijksmuseum comes to life during its restoration, set to enchanting music by Misato Mochizuki.