The Written Face
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Daniel Schmid
Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu
Kazuo Ohno
Karuko Sugimura
Tamasaburo Bando
Toshiya Nagasawa
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A blend of documentary and fictional interludes, "The Written Face" takes in the twin traditions of the geisha and of the male Kabuki players who interpret female roles. In this exploration of Japanese theater, the subject matter is articulated through its main focus--Tamasaburo Bando, one of the most renowned performers of the disappearing art of Kabuki.
Director
Daniel Schmid
Film Details
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in France April 24, 1996
Shown at Locarno International Film Festival August 3-13, 1995.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 7-16, 1995.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.
color
dialogue Japanese
Released in France April 24, 1996
