Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater

Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater

2001
53m
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Overview

Born in Osaka some 300 years ago, Japanese puppet theater—Bunraku—is a stunning yet refined spectacle. This program presents the story of Bunraku through two of its greatest masters, puppeteer Tamao Yoshida and chanter Sumitayu Takemoto. Brought together for the last performance of the 20th century, these two “living national treasures” transform ancient tales of old Japan into vibrant human drama. Cameras go backstage to capture the immense preparations and grueling, rarely seen rehearsals for their exquisite rendition of the masterpiece Shinju Ten no Amijima.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
NHK
Production Countries
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2001
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Tamao Yoshida
Tamao Yoshida

self

Sumitayu Takemoto
Sumitayu Takemoto

self

Mic Bond
Mic Bond

Narrator

Key Crew

Takashi Watanabe
Producer

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