The Aroma of Enchantment
In this engaging video essay, Lord explores the Japanese fascination with 1950's American pop culture. The Aroma of Enchantment pointedly notes how America represented the 'abundance of democracy' for a country decimated by war. Unable to revise or reject these anachronistic images, Japan is ironically stuck with empty Elvis in a time of plenty.
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The Aroma of Enchantment
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 12, 1992
Runtime
0h 55m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Aroma of Enchantment
Production Companies
Electronic Arts Intermix, Chip Lord Projects
Director
Chip Lord
Description
In this engaging video essay, Lord explores the Japanese fascination with 1950's American pop culture. The Aroma of Enchantment pointedly notes how America represented the 'abundance of democracy' for a country decimated by war. Unable to revise or reject these anachronistic images, Japan is ironically stuck with empty Elvis in a time of plenty.
