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High Kukus

1973 · 3 min Drama
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

In this homage to Zen poet Basho, the subtle changes of a pond are chronicled on film over a period of time. Broughton recites his cuckoo haikus in the background.

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Year 1973
Genre Drama
Director James Broughton
Runtime 3 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs a cinematic haiku, where each shot is a line and the shifting light a seasonal reference. It relies on repetition and minimalism to explore the profound beauty in subtle, often overlooked natural processes.

What lingers after viewing is a heightened sense of presence, a quiet awareness of the rhythms that exist just beyond our usual attention. The pond becomes a mirror for the mind itself. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: James Broughton

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In a quiet room, as a visual meditation to slow down the pace of thought.

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