Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum (2014)
KODO – THE HEARTBEAT OF THE DRUM takes us deep into the world of Japan’s famed KODO company of percussionists and its school on the island of Sado. As the seasons go by we share the lives of teenagers who for two years commit themselves totally to the fulfilment of their dream: that of becoming a fully-fledged member of the KODO troupe. The only one of its kind in the world, this is a school that teaches not just an art form, but an entire way of life. The artistic director of the KODO ensemble is Tamasaburo Bando, the famous kabuki actor/dancer and Living National Treasure.
Director: Don Kent
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Cast
- Kodō Drummers - Themselves
- Tamasaburō Bandō V - Self
Production: BelAir Classiques
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum about?
- KODO – THE HEARTBEAT OF THE DRUM takes us deep into the world of Japan’s famed KODO company of percussionists and its school on the island of Sado. As the seasons go by we share the lives of teenagers who for two years commit themselves totally to the fulfilment of their dream: that of becoming a fully-fledged member of the KODO troupe. The only one of its kind in the world, this is a school that teaches not just an art form, but an entire way of life. The artistic director of the KODO ensemble is Tamasaburo Bando, the famous kabuki actor/dancer and Living National Treasure.
- Who directed Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum?
- Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum was directed by Don Kent.
- Who stars in Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum?
- Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum stars Kodō Drummers, Tamasaburō Bandō V.
- How long is Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum?
- Kodō: The Heartbeat of the Drum has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).