Japanese Film Festival - Kanzaburo
- Category
- Films
- Date
- 23 March 2016, 7:00pm
- Venue
- Bahrain National Museum Auditorium
- Tickets
- Free Admission
- Note
- Movie is a Japanese movie with English subtitles
Twenty years of intimate coverage and prolific film footage reveal the essence of Kanzaburo Nakamura.
What was the inspiration for this world-renowned kabuki extraordinaire? What was his message for future generations?
Kabuki actor Kanzaburo Nakamura XVIII died suddenly on December 5, 2012. His life was chronicled over five decades, beginning with his kabuki debut in 1959 at the age of three. His dedication to the traditional Japanese art form of kabuki as a legacy to future generations. His determination to push the boundaries of innovation through collaborations with modern playwrights to capture the hearts of young audiences. His struggle to instill into his two sons the spirit of kabuki, as both father and mentor. Over 7,000 hours of footage document his life, both on stage as a kabuki actor and in the privacy of his home.
