"puppetry"
Puppetry of the Penis: Live at the Forum
Deux comédiens nus réinvestissent l'art de la "marionnette", et réinventent le spectacle vivant tel qu'il a dû être créé par nos ancêtres. Incroyable show d'humour et de comédie, cette expérience aux confins de la "manipulation" vous fera découvrir qu'il est toujours possible d'imaginer les figures les plus insolites...
Japanese Puppetry
British potter Bernard Leach made 16mm films during his travels in Japan and Korea in 1934-35. In this short film, Leach is clearly fascinated by the special “Kuruma Ningyo” (cart-doll performance) practiced in Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo. Commentary by puppeteer Nishikawa Koryu V was recorded at his rehearsal studio and added to the film.
Puppetry (String Marionettes)
Describes the making of a puppet in detail from the carving of the head to the fitting of the strings. Close-ups show how the movements of the various limbs are achieved and finally the film portrays a brief episode in the story of Hansel and Gretel.
The Art of Chinese Puppetry
An introduction to Chinese puppet shows, including two plays: "Jiang Gan Steals Books" and "The Road Fights the Injustice" ("Lei Wanchun Fights the Tiger") performed by Yang Sheng and Chen Nantian.
Twin Lotus Flowers on One Stalk: On the Art of Puppetry in Hunan Province
Documentary introducing the origin, development and current situation of puppet and shadow puppet show, and analyzes the artistic characteristics of puppet show in portraying characters through performances such as "Arhat Playing Lion" and "Handling a Horse". Through the performances of "Monkey Brother" and "Turtle and Crane", the proficient skills..
