Art Program
The Dream
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Depicting a mysterious dream, this hand-drawn animation features "Cleargraph," an original painting technique on transparent acrylic. A majestic whale swims gracefully through dreamlike memories. With no dialogue and set to the melodies of Ryukyuan classical music "Kajade fuu," the film unfolds a world of dreams, like a journey through a painting.
- Director
- Akihiro Watabiki
- Time
- 0:08:27
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- アニメーション
- Year
- 2025
- Cast
- Charles Maro, Hotel Mambo, Robin Sky, Wandering Artist, Kurin the Giraffe
Director
Akihiro Watabiki
Akihiro Watabiki began his artist career while studying at Tokyo University of the Arts. He created "Cleargraph," an original technique on transparent acrylic. Exhibiting extensively worldwide, his diverse practice spans 3D objects and animation. His latest film, "el sueño (the dream)," vibrantly depicted a world of memory and imagination.
Cast
Charles Maro, Hotel Mambo, Robin Sky, Wandering Artist, Kurin the Giraffe
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.29 [Fri] 14:30-16:10 | |
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.30 [Sat] 16:30-19:00 | |
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.31 [Sun] 16:30-19:00 | |
| LIFORK HARAJUKU | 2026.06.07 [Sun] 12:00-18:30 |
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BOOKTicket Reservation
- Venue
- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
- Dates
- 2026.05.29 [Fri] 14:30-16:10
BOOKTicket Reservation
- Venue
- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
- Dates
- 2026.05.30 [Sat] 16:30-19:00
BOOKTicket Reservation
- Venue
- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
- Dates
- 2026.05.31 [Sun] 16:30-19:00
BOOKTicket Reservation
- Venue
- LIFORK HARAJUKU
- Dates
- 2026.06.07 [Sun] 12:00-18:30
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The highlights of the film are the unique characters who inhabit a wondrous and mysterious world. Within this dreamlike realm, fantastical scenes unfold one after another: the Whispering Forest, where fairy tales are murmured in secret; the Flower of Life, symbolizing the journey of existence; and Edgetown, shrouded in silence. The story ultimately leads to the Tree of Mirrors, where all these memories intersect.