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Bunraku - Classical Japanese puppet art - Screener

Film distributed by Contemporary Arts Media http://www.artfilms.com.au Bunraku, the classical Japanese puppet art, uses three-quarter-life-sized figures, handled by black clothed manipulators who remain in plain view of the audience. Includes performances from two traditional Bunraku dramas and filmed scenes showing how the puppets are made and articulated. Commentary by Faubion Bowers, expert on dance and Asian arts. 1973, 27 mins.

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