Japanese Puppetry (1934)

British potter Bernard Leach made 16mm films during his travels in Japan and Korea in 1934-35. In this short film, Leach is clearly fascinated by the special “Kuruma Ningyo” (cart-doll performance) practiced in Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo. Commentary by puppeteer Nishikawa Koryu V was recorded at his rehearsal studio and added to the film.

Director: Bernard Leach
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Japanese Puppetry about?
British potter Bernard Leach made 16mm films during his travels in Japan and Korea in 1934-35. In this short film, Leach is clearly fascinated by the special “Kuruma Ningyo” (cart-doll performance) practiced in Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo. Commentary by puppeteer Nishikawa Koryu V was recorded at his rehearsal studio and added to the film.
Who directed Japanese Puppetry?
Japanese Puppetry was directed by Bernard Leach.
How long is Japanese Puppetry?
Japanese Puppetry has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Japanese Puppetry?
Japanese Puppetry is a Documentary film.