Through Moriyama's eye, even the most mundane subjects — in this case, a stray dog, a car tire, a cast-off high heel — become otherworldly, sculptural, and even slightly menacing. Stray Dog of Tokyo, Kenjiro Fujii's intimate documentary on Moriyama, follows the still-curious master, as he prowls the streets of Shinjuku snapping away, giving us a rare glimpse of one of the most lauded and mysterious figures in contemporary Japanese photography at work. – Matt Sussman
Daido Moriyama has been a major force in artistic photography since the late 60’s, but his true persona has been hidden behind a veil of mystery since he has refused any major media appearances – until now. This new documentary follows the charismatic Moriyama as he takes his first digital photos and displays his trademark photographic technique of taking quick snapshots without looking in the viewfinder. Often shot in black and white, out of focus and dramatically cropped or tilted, the themes of Moriyama’s images have been said to convey a sense of the disordered human condition and the conflicting realities of modern urban life.
Just released on DVD.
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