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Bunraku (also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃)) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of the 17th century, which is still performed in the modern day.
Bunraku, Japanese traditional puppet theatre in which half-life-size dolls act out a chanted dramatic narrative, called jōruri, to the accompaniment of a small samisen (three-stringed Japanese lute).
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- What is Bunraku? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku has captivated Japanese audiences for centuries. Also known as ningyo joruri (人形浄瑠璃), which translates to something like “puppet lyrical drama”, bunraku plays come together though the fusion of visuals and sounds.
- Where Does Bunraku Come From? © Sekino Junichiro, Eizo and Matsu-o-maru - Bunraku, 1956. Bunraku theater first began in Osaka in the 17th century. Osaka in the 1600s was then much like it is today: a bustling merchant city revolving around trade from the major ports.
- What Do Bunraku Puppets Look Like? © National Theater, Tokyo. Bunraku puppets are made of wood and are anywhere between one to four feet in height. The puppets don’t actually have full bodies; only the head, hands, legs, and feet are crafted.
- How does it Work? © National Theater, Tokyo. The three types of bunraku performers are the ningyotsukai (puppeteers), tayu (chanter), and the shamisen player.
Bunraku (文楽) is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. It started of as popular entertainment for the commoners during the Edo Period (1603-1868) in Osaka and evolved into artistic theater during the late 17th century.
Nov 30, 2011 · Bunraku is a 2010 movie directed by Guy Moshe and starring Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. It follows a mysterious drifter, a bartender and a young samurai who seek revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of assassins in a world without guns.
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Oct 29, 2019 · Traditional Japanese puppet theatre, known as bunraku, emerged more than 300 years ago during the Edo period, where it flourished in Osaka. This stage art form was recognised by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003.
Aug 17, 2011 · A mysterious drifter (Josh Hartnett) and an ardent young Japanese warrior Yoshi (Gackt) both arrive in a town that has been terrorized by outrageous...
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