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1 day ago

A Guide to Kabuki Theatre in Film

The significance of kabuki in Japanese society - the dynasties of famous actors who pass down their stage name to male heirs, the allegorical play structures, and the intensive technique men follow while playing female roles - makes it a ripe source of melodrama and stylistic invention for Japanese artists who have been inspired and impacted by classical theatre.
Independent films
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kokuho review passionately male Cain-and-Abel kabuki epic of gender-crossing actors

Lee Sang-il's film explores ambition and rivalry in kabuki theatre, focusing on the complex relationship between two onnagata performers over five decades.
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