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The Unsung Experts of Japan Living Links to the Past The visitor to Japan is charmed by traditional objects that bring back images of an age gone by. Who keeps alive the craftsmanship necessary to bring these exquisite objects into being? This delightful series provides the answer. The Man in Black
- The Hidden Face of Kabuki - DC029406
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･CTV ･27 min. ･M/E, English & Spanish Version |
For many, kabuki is the soul of Japanese tradition. But there is a lot that goes on behind the colorful spectacle that most people do not know about. This rare glimpse of kabuki backstage follows Juen Ichikawa, a kabuki actor and kuroko or stagehand as he plans, organizes, and manages the theatrical details of a performance by kabuki superstar Ennosuke Ichikawa. A very modern Japanese man who even does the housework at home, Juen is a miracle-worker in black in the theater. |
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