Ever-lasting art of Japanese theatre | SLICE | FULL DOCUMENTARY

In the four centuries of its tumultuous existence, Kabuki has become one of the leading symbols of Japanese culture.
The Kabuki in the countryside pays tribute to the spirits of nature; it is gradually dying out, but the last actors cling to the tradition with an endearing energy. Hayato is a member of one of these amateur Kabuki theatres. For the first time he brings his two sons to Tokyo to show them a Grand Kabuki performance.
Heir to a dynasty of famous actors, seventeen-year-old Kazutaro Nakamura is making his debut performance on the stage of the prestigious Kabuki-Za in Tokyo. To prepare, he depends on advice from his father, Kanjaku, and his grandfather, Tojuro-who pass on their acting style from generation to generation.
Documentary: Living Cultures Collection - Kabuki, The Path of The Flowers
Directed by: Jérôme Raynaud
Production: ZED
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[@johnnie543]

A great documentary but it must be noted that it's a few years old, as Sakata Tōjūrō IV actually passed away back in 2020 at the age of 88. Rest in peace, Sakata-sensei!!

[@斎藤まさる]

初めて拝見した時は扇雀でした。一九六二年のことです！

[@sweets4mimi]

I’ve been to a Kabuki event in this theater . To attend is an event onto itself. People bring food and drinks,the show itself is like 2-3 hours long. People shout out sayings(l wish l understood!) some elders even fall asleep lol. I thoroughly enjoyed it. ❤❤❤

[@comradeleppi2000]

Wow. I bet it's a good experience

[@kitcatwafers]

the shouting is called "kakegoe"! the audience usually shouts the guild/family names of the actors who appear onstage to encourage them or traditional sayings that go with the atmosphere (usually the former though!)

[@LVXMagick]

This was a beautiful documentary. Very well presented. Thanks for helping share their amazing arts and culture with a wider audience. ❤

[@ALBERTO230180]

Un país que protege, conserva, cultiva sus tradiciones, muy bonito documental!

[@stanleygagner]

It's so cool to see some behind-the-scenes footage of Nakamura Kazutaro. I recently saw him in New York, so it's great to get a glimpse into his life.

[@SKathleen615]

Hope to see this in Japan 🇯🇵 if I ever go there someday I been binge watching the documentary about the Kabuki theater drama 😏

[@ChadFstahelski711]

Years ago I learned my martial arts skills thanks to these movement

[@Azlite74]

I hope they are able to hold on to this wonderful art for more generations to come. However, are they ever going to remove the ban on women?

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

Most likely never. It's tradition at this point. Your first statement already came into conflict with the second statement...

[@freedomfreedom6544]

Maybe they want to protect their institutions from the Satanic cult that is destroying the west with feminism and gender blurring

[@edienandy]

@@theotherohlourdespadua1131they might remove the ban. Noh has had their ban on women performing removed for decades now.

[@stanleygagner]

In amateur troops, it is pretty common for women to perform. It is the large professional theatres that are most staunchly against it, and even there, there has been a little bit of progress in recent years. I do hope that more women can take the stage, but I also hope that the tradition of Onnagata doesn't dwindle because of it.

[@JokerMxyzptlk]

Women could always create their own plays and theater and perform however they like. I don't see much point changing the system of kabuki as it has been perfected up to now.

[@lianefehrle9921]

I wish I could see one. I would not understand the language. By how the actors move their body and eyes would tell the story

[@ChadFstahelski711]

We can be friends I'm a movie director

[@ngoilangnho3484]

Môn nghệ thuật này tương tự nhự nghệ thuật sân khấu cải lương ở Việt Nam tôi rất thích và hy vọng nó sẽ được bảo tồn.

[@ChadFstahelski711]

Hi

[@IngridSaybe]

The word Kabuki is related to sing, music, skill. Cultural heritage from ancient times. Patrimony intangible by Unesco. since 2005. Very popular among Japanese people, interpreted exclusively by men.

[@irishdeannacadorna8349]

Subarashi!!!sugui desu ne❤❤❤#japàn🎉🎉🎉

[@juanquizeppelin]

i see why kabuki is in crisis