takemitsu's music, among his best ever
watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np6w1yGQCZo&feature=related
This film is like an animated japanese print, simple and beautiful, serene even in its nightmarish moments. And i don't know what kind of lens they used on the camera but it produced wonderful blurry effects, enhancing the dreamy feel of the film.