Visually provocative, mysterious and philosophical, acclaimed filmmaker Trinh Minh-ha’s The Fourth Dimension is more than a Japanese travelogue. It is a meditation on life and its meaning—on time, travel and ceremony. Trinh’s first venture into digital video, The Fourth Dimension is an incisive and insightful examination of Japan through its art, culture, and social rituals. As is the case with Trinh’s previous films, her new video is multi-layered, even ritualistic. But Trinh’s lyrical narration, monotone and questioning, helps to put into perspective the visual journey her film provides.  NBB