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This program explores the cultural debate within Japan regarding traditional forms of theater and more contemporary theater and avant-garde performing arts. Interviews with many of Japan's leading playwrights intercut with generous portions of theater performances, presents an encompassing and...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Koninck Projects, Arts Council of Great Britain, Channel Four (Great Britain), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Day, Philip
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Japanese
Language Notes:In English, or Japanese with English subtitles.
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Subjects:
Theater > Japan.
Theater > Japan > History.
Street theater > Japan.
Kabuki > Japan.
Performing arts > Japan.
Japanese poetry > 20th century.
Japanese drama > History and criticism.
Documentary films.
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Summary:This program explores the cultural debate within Japan regarding traditional forms of theater and more contemporary theater and avant-garde performing arts. Interviews with many of Japan's leading playwrights intercut with generous portions of theater performances, presents an encompassing and engrossing overview of the traditional and modern Japanese theater scene.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1989.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.
Production Credits:Editor, Jo Ann Kaplan.