Japanese Puppetry

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, a suburb of Tokyo. Commentary by puppeteer Nishikawa Koryu V was recorded at his rehearsal studio and added to the film.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
6 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
6 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Feb 7, 1934
Season
1934
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0
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0
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Genres
Documentary

Description

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, a suburb of Tokyo. Commentary by puppeteer Nishikawa Koryu V was recorded at his rehearsal studio and added to the film.

Immersion

Japanese

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