Synopsis
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.
Miserable Miracle (2023) is a 8 min animation short film by Ryo Orikasa. Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryo Orikasa, this animated short was inspired by Henri Michaux’s book of poetry and...
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Festival History
- Ann Arbor Film Festival 2025 generic
- Annecy International Animation Festival 2024 generic
- Canadian Screen Awards 2024 generic
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 generic
