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Describes the making of a puppet in detail from the carving of the head to the fitting of the strings. Close-ups show how the movements of the various limbs are achieved and finally the film portrays a brief episode in t
British potter Bernard Leach made 16mm films during his travels in Japan and Korea in 1934-35. In this short film, Leach is clearly fascinated by the special “Kuruma Ningyo” (cart-doll performance) practiced in Hachioji,
An introduction to Chinese puppet shows, including two plays: "Jiang Gan Steals Books" and "The Road Fights the Injustice" ("Lei Wanchun Fights the Tiger") performed by Yang Sheng and Chen Nantian.
Simon Morley and David Friend made a name for themselves by traveling around the world manipulating their not-so-private parts in their popular “genital origami” show. This entertaining documentary follows the duo on the
The third of six documentary specials on puppetry presented by Jim Henson. This special features the artistry of American puppeteer Bruce Schwartz, clips from Schwartz’s off-off-Broadway performance are interspersed with
Groundbreaking theatre artist Ronnie Burkett has wowed audiences for decades with his imaginative and provocative reinventions of puppetry and storytelling.
This bizarre but compelling cult theatrical hit features two naked Australian men -- David Friend and Simon Morley -- who have the amazing ability to play tricks using nothing but their genitalia, in tandem with hilariou
Documentary introducing the origin, development and current situation of puppet and shadow puppet show, and analyzes the artistic characteristics of puppet show in portraying characters through performances such as "Arha