Shadow Stepping (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1983, Shadow Stepping is a notable film directed by Isao Kota, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. I filmed the video as if playing with shadows, listening to the birds singing on the top of a small hill and feeling the height of the sky from the sound of airplanes passing overhead. I filmed and edited the video in three parts. I came up with the next video from the first edited video and filmed the second video, and then came up with the third video from the second edited video. It took me a year to complete it, but it felt like a year of struggling to write a haiku. I used natural sounds recorded live on location without editing, but it was strange how they somehow matched the edited footage as if they were calculated.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Shadow Stepping sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Stepping page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Stepping (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Stepping change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow Stepping worth watching?
- Shadow Stepping holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Shadow Stepping released?
- Shadow Stepping was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.