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Miserable Miracle

Miserable Miracle

2023 · 8 min · Animation

Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryo Orikasa, this animated short was inspired by Henri Michaux’s book of poetry and drawings of the same name, about his experiences with mescaline. The film explores the limits of language and perception, creating connections between sound, meaning, shapes and movement.

Directed by Ryo Orikasa · Written by Ryo Orikasa

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