Hopscotch
Originally released in 1967. Hopscotch is a feature film. directed by Kenji Kanesaka. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Kenji Kanesaka’s Hopscotch was presented as an event at Sogetsu Art Center in 1967, in order to create the sound recording for the film. Participants included filmmakers, musicians, and artists such as Yasunao Tone (composer), Yosuke Yamashita (jazz pianist), Jiro Takamatsu (artist), Shigechika Sato (film critic), Nobuhiko Obayashi (filmmaker), Rikyro Miyai, and others. Tone gave instructions to “hiku" (to play), a Japanese verb with multiple meanings which performers interpreted to play Majong, subtract numbers on a black board, pull the trigger of an air gun, saw a block of wood, draw a bow, etc.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopscotch about?
Kenji Kanesaka’s Hopscotch was presented as an event at Sogetsu Art Center in 1967, in order to create the sound recording for the film. Participants included filmmakers, musicians, and artists s...
Who directed Hopscotch?
Hopscotch was directed by Kenji Kanesaka.
How long is Hopscotch?
Hopscotch has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Hopscotch released?
Hopscotch was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.