The Written Face

Name: The Written Face
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, Fantasy
Released: 1995-09-01
Rating: 8

1995

⭐8.0(1 votes)

1h 29m

DocumentaryTV MovieFantasy

Overview

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.

About The Written Face

The Written Face (1995) is a Documentary, TV Movie, Fantasy film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Written Face on OVID. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.