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Bunraku (also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃)) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of the 17th century, which is still performed in the modern day.
Bunraku, Japanese traditional puppet theatre in which half-life-size dolls act out a chanted dramatic narrative, called jōruri, to the accompaniment of a small samisen (three-stringed Japanese lute).
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- What is Bunraku? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku has captivated Japanese audiences for centuries. Also known as ningyo joruri (人形浄瑠璃), which translates to something like “puppet lyrical drama”, bunraku plays come together though the fusion of visuals and sounds.
- Where Does Bunraku Come From? © Sekino Junichiro, Eizo and Matsu-o-maru - Bunraku, 1956. Bunraku theater first began in Osaka in the 17th century. Osaka in the 1600s was then much like it is today: a bustling merchant city revolving around trade from the major ports.
- What Do Bunraku Puppets Look Like? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku puppets are made of wood and are anywhere between one to four feet in height. The puppets don’t actually have full bodies; only the head, hands, legs, and feet are crafted.
- How does it Work? © National Theater, Tokyo. The three types of bunraku performers are the ningyotsukai (puppeteers), tayu (chanter), and the shamisen player.
Bunraku is a 2010 martial-arts action film written and directed by Guy Moshe based on a story by Boaz Davidson. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman, Kevin McKidd, and Gackt and follows a young drifter in his quest for revenge.
Nov 30, 2011 · Bunraku: Directed by Guy Moshe. With Josh Hartnett, Gackt, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman. The story of a a young man who has spent his life searching for revenge only to find himself up against a bigger challenge than he originally bargained for.
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- Action, Drama, Thriller
- Guy Moshe
- 2011-11-30
Bunraku (文楽) is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. It started of as popular entertainment for the commoners during the Edo Period (1603-1868) in Osaka and evolved into artistic theater during the late 17th century. Along with noh and kabuki, it is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Bunraku (pronounced boon-rakoo) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre characterized by almost life-sized puppets accompanied by narrative chanting and shamisen music (a shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument).
