January 29th, 2023 - 2:00 pm
SUNDAY ANIME MATINEE Inu-Oh
Sunday, January 29 at 2 pm
From visionary director Masaaki Yuasa, hailed by IndieWire as "one of the most creatively unbridled minds in all of modern animation," comes a revisionist rock opera about a 14th-century superstar whose dance moves take Japan by storm.
Born to an esteemed family, Inu-oh is afflicted with an ancient curse that has left him on the margins of society. When he meets the blind musician Tomona, a young biwa priest haunted by his past, Inu-oh discovers a captivating ability to dance. The pair quickly become business partners and inseparable friends as crowds flock to their electric, larger-than-life concerts. But when those in power threaten to break up the band, Inu-oh and Tomona must dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts.
Featuring character creation by Taiyo Matsumoto (Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong the Animation) and awe-inspiring vocals by Avu-chan (Queen Bee) and Mirai Moriyama, Inu-Oh is a glam-rock ode to the power of music and a forceful statement on artistic freedom from one of animation's singular talents. [2022, Japan, 97 min, Rated: PG-13]
Admission is $9 for RBFS members, $11.50 for general audience and $5 for students. Patrons are encouraged to purchase admission online at RehobothFilm.com. If seats are available, admission can be purchased at the theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening.