Beyond Noh

Published by Ojai Film Festival on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Sunday, November 8 at 1 pm & Monday, November 9 at 10 am

2020, USA, Director: Patrick Smith; Producer: Kaori Ishida; 3 min.
What do masks say about a people? The answers are as numerous as the cultures that produce them. Using the varied masks of Noh theater as a starting point, Beyond Noh showcases 3,475 masks from different cultures and historical periods. In the process, Beyond Noh takes viewers on a cultural journey through ritual, performance, utility, and politics to highlight the universal appeal of masks.