A Monster with its Mouth Agape + Q&A

There’s something about 16mm.

The sound, the colours, the richness of image - when it’s good, it’s really quite something to behold. Steven McInerney’s A Monster with Its Mouth Agape definitely falls into that category.

A cinematic exploration of Butoh (a Japanese form of dance theatre), the 16mm performance pops with striking visuals - high contrast, exaggerated grain, and abstract colours, depicting the chaotic climate of post-war Japan. Notably, the film features a rare audio recording of Butoh master Yoshito Ohno, and a brilliant haunting soundtrack by Howlround.

All round, a deeply resonant live experience.