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Gaijin (2001)

Movie 84 min

Music

Gaijin is a full evening interdisciplinary performance work exploring the concept of foreignness. The work includes live electroacoustic music, text, multiple channels of large scale projected video, and butoh dance. The piece premiered at Theater Artaud in May of 2001 with Pamela Z on voice, processors, samples and BodySynth™, Butoh performers Kinji Hayashi, Leigh Evans, and Shinichi Iova Koga, an architectural set by Lauren Elder, video by Jeanne Finley + John Muse, and lighting by Elaine Buckholtz. Pamela Z’s layered, dynamically varied score includes voice, processing, fragments of recorded interviews, and sampled sounds.

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Quick facts

Released
May 16, 2001
Runtime
84 min

Cast

Pamela Z Herself Kinji Hayashi Butoh Dancer Leigh Evans Butoh Dancer Shinichi Iova Koga Butoh Dancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gaijin about?
Gaijin is a full evening interdisciplinary performance work exploring the concept of foreignness. The work includes live electroacoustic music, text, multiple channels of large scale projected video, and butoh dance. The piece premiered at Theater Artaud in May of 2001 with Pamela Z on voice, processors, samples and BodySynth™, Butoh performers Kinji Hayashi, Leigh Evans, and Shinichi Iova Koga, an architectural set by Lauren Elder, video by Jeanne Finley + John Muse, and lighting by Elaine Buckholtz. Pamela Z’s layered, dynamically varied score includes voice, processing, fragments of recorded interviews, and sampled sounds.
Who directed Gaijin?
Gaijin was directed by Pamela Z.
Who stars in Gaijin?
Gaijin stars Pamela Z, Kinji Hayashi, Leigh Evans, Shinichi Iova Koga.
When was Gaijin released?
Gaijin is a 2001 music film.
Where can I watch Gaijin?
You can watch Gaijin with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.