Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater (2001)

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.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: NHK
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater about?
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.
Who stars in Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater?
Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater stars Tamao Yoshida, Sumitayu Takemoto, Mic Bond.
How long is Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater?
Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater?
Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater is a Documentary film.
Where was Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater produced?
Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Puppet Theater was produced in Japan.