Tag Archive: kabuki

Cinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto

Cinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto: July 16 & 17 – Kabuki Theatre, with origins dating back to the 1600s, has remained steeped in tradition while constantly innovating itself. Live productions, featuring some of today’s greatest Kabuki stars, are now being filmed with high resolution cameras for screening in cinemas on state-of-the-art digital projection systems and six-channel sound. Continue reading →

Under Snow by Ulrike Ottinger

Mar 1 – Ottinger’s much lauded film UNDER SNOW, follows Kabuki artists in Echigo Japan, part of Goethe Film screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Cinema Kabuki in Vancouver

CINEMA KABUKI In high definition on the big screen, direct from Japan Subtitled in English Kabuki Theatre, with origins dating back to the 1600s, has remained steeped in tradition while constantly innovating itself. Live productions, featuring some of today’s greatest … Continue reading →

The 47 Ronin (Genroku Chushingura) by Kenji Mizoguchi

DVD screenings in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints Part I:  Monday, December 5, 6:30 pm Part II: Thursday, December 8, 6:30 pm Following the surpassing popularity and tradition of the classic Kabuki play The Treasury of Loyal … Continue reading →

2015 Kabuki Talk Series: Talk V

The Japan Foundation, Toronto presents five Talk + DVD presentations by Program Officer Toshi Aoyagi to enhance your enjoyment of the upcoming Cinema Kabuki screenings, Feb. 28 & March 1 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Kabuki Talk V Friday, February … Continue reading →