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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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

self

Sumitayu Takemoto

self

Mic Bond

Narrator

Key Crew

Takashi Watanabe

Producer

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