About this movie
In Japanese theater, women's roles are traditionally played by men. The man playing the woman's role, the Onnagata, does not imitate the woman, as in the West, but tries to capture her significance. He need not stick close to his model, but draws far more from his own identity - a shift of value takes place, which is nonetheless not a step beyond. THE WRITTEN FACE is an attempt to offer an insight into the Japanese Kabuki star Tamasaburo Bando, one of the last defenders of this ancient and disappearing performing tradition.
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Quick facts
Year
1995
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, TV Movie, Fantasy
Director
Language
DE
Cast
female artist
performing arts
portrait of an artist
artistic dance
dance theatre
art documentary
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Questions about The Written Face
How long is The Written Face?
The Written Face has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed The Written Face?
The Written Face was directed by Daniel Schmid and released in 1995.
What genre is The Written Face?
The Written Face is a Documentary, TV Movie, Fantasy film (1995).
Who stars in The Written Face?
The cast of The Written Face includes Tamasaburō Bandō V, Kazuo Ohno, Kai Shishido, Toshiya Nagasawa, Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu.
What is the TMDB rating for The Written Face?
The Written Face has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
