Bunraku

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Date
2003
Summary
Presents the story of Bunraku through puppeteer Tamao Yoshida and chanter Sumitayu Takemoto. Backstage footage capture the immense preparations and grueling rehearsals for their rendition of Shinju Ten no Amijima.; English narration, Japanese dialog with English subtitles.
Contributors
Yoshida, Tamao 1919; Takemoto, Sumitayū 1924; Chikamatsu, Monzaemon 1653-1725
Publishers
Films for the Humanities (Firm); Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai
Subjects
Performing Arts, Music; Theater; Performing Arts; Japan; Asian Studies; Bunraku; Puppet theater Japan; Shinjū ten no Amijima
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
53 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090313; Fedora 2 PID: umd:2066; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/1150; OCLC: ocm52041690; Catalog Key: alephsys003064281; Catalog Key: 30081

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