RABBIT’S MOON (1950) Kenneth Anger – 1979 re edit

November 17, 2009

in Harlequin Rabbit

a short avant-garde film directed by Kenneth Anger in the style of both mime and Kabuki theatre. The title refers to the Japanese myth about a rabbit on the moon. The story focuses on Pierrot trying to obtain the unattainable moon. Harlequin appears and entertains Pierrot with sword play, juggling, and dance. Pierrot remains distraught, so Harlequin summons Columbina to help uplift Pierrot. Although the film was originally made in 1950, two further cuts were created, one in 1972 and another …

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ToUnfortunate 11.17.09 at 11:55 pm

I was searching for this edition. I love very much.

cinemavirtualis 11.17.09 at 11:55 pm

I agree, I prefer this version too.

fake7username 11.17.09 at 11:55 pm

Thanks for uploading the 1979 “A Raincoat” edit, which I personally prefer to the original.

loki196697 11.17.09 at 11:55 pm

Thanks for putting this on!

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