“Inu-Oh” (犬王) and The Politics of Art
To be completely honest, a lot of Masaaki Yuasa‘s 2021 film “Inu-Oh” completely flies over my head. But the music and art direction are a spectacle to behold. So just how does one describe “Inu-Oh?” Well, it’s a 14th century Japanese rock opera. Which might initially sound off-putting– and it is a very experimental film, but stick with me here. The film uses 20th century music in the 14th century setting to show the avant-garde nature of the film’s protagonists….
