catalogue of video recordings (vhs, dvd) - The Japan Foundation

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
Call Number: 777.1 JPF
Title: Bunraku eno sasoi = The Bunraku puppet theatre
Publisher: Tokyo : Sakura Eigasha 2000
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: This is an intorduction to Bunraku Theater, containing
information about the founders of Bunraku Takemoto Gidaya a
musician and Chikamatsu Monzaemon a playwright; who brought the
combination of Puppets, chanting stories and Shamisen together to
become Bunraku. This documentary looks at the creative collaboration
between Chikamatsu and Takemnoto and how they founded the
Takaemoto Theater that lead to the "Golden Age of Bunraku". The
role of the artist involved in a Bunraku Performance are also explained
from the Narrator, who is the voice of all the characters, to the
craftmen, who make the puppets. The puppeteers themselves are
three to a puppet, which is unique to Bunraku Theater.
scene where the two lovers are driven to a join suicide to be together
in the sprit world.
Call Number: 777.1 TSU
Title: The Miracle of Tsubosaka Temple
Publisher: [Tokyo : Kokusai Koryu Kikin = The Japan Foundation[ 1974
Physical description: 30 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: The miracle of Tsuboka Temple is 100year-old tale
performed by the Yuki Troupe. Specialising in string-manipulated
puppets The Yuki Troupe is one of the oldest families of the Japanese
traditional puppet theaters. Inherited from father to son it has been in
existence for nearly 350 years. The story tells of a miracle performed
by the secural virtues of human love and fidelity as well as religious
faith.
Call Number: 777.1 JPF
Title: The miracle of Tsubosaka Temple = Tsubosaka reigenki : ito
ayatsuri atsuri ningyō shibai.|The miracle at Tsubosaka Temple = 壷 坂 霊 験
記 : 糸 操 り 人 形 芝 居 |
Publisher: [c1974?] (Tokyo : Japan Foundation, 2007).
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (29 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (Region ALL).
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: This one act play written by Danpei Toyosawa and Chikajo
in 1877, which depicts the love between a blind music teacher and his
wife, is still one of the most popular plays performed by Kabuki,
Bunraku and other traditional theatrical groups. In this videogram, the
play is presented by Yuki Puppet Troupe, which has a 350-year
tradition in string manipulated puppets. The handling of the strings by
the experienced pupet masters is quite remarkable.
Restriction & Screening notes: Licensed for public screening at JF-
Sydney.
Call Number: 777.1 NHK
Title: Bunraku (NHK International video library (Traditional Japanese
culture = Nihon no dento bunka ; 2)
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International ?
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "This program enables viewers to grasp an idea of the
classic "Bunraku" puppet-play, which is a composite art if puppets
and puppet-manipulates, accompanied by storytelling and three
stringed Shamisen mucsic, by inserting actual :Bunraku" scenes to
illustrate their respective rolls". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 777.1 SON
Title: Bunraku: Sonezaki Shinju - Journey to the Tenjin Woods
Publisher: [Tokyo : Kokusai Koryu Kikin = The Japan Foundation[ 1982
Physical description: 29 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: First performed in 1703 this romantic tragedy was a hit
among Bunraku fans for its different content to past performances of
battle grandeur. This is episode 5 of Chikamatsu's famous drama, the
Call Number: 778.21 ABE
Title: Happy family plan = Shiawase kazoku keikaku
| directed by
Tsutomu Abe.|Happy family plan = しあわせ 家 族 計 画 | directed by
Tsutomu Abe.|
Publisher: Sydney, N.S.W. : Japan Foundation, Sydney; [Collingwood,
Vic.] : Madman Entertainment [distributor], [2010], c2000.
Physical description: 2 videodiscs (DVD) (feature length 99 min.) :sd.,
col. ;4 3/4 in.+ 1 booklet (7 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.). Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (Region 4, PAL); anamorphic wide screen
(16:9) presentation; Japanese soundtrack in 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Language: Feature soundtrack in Japanese. Subtitle options in English
and Japanese. Soundtrack on disc 2 extras is chiefly in English with
some Japanese.
Summary: "Based on a popular Japanese TV game show in which
fathers take on challenges such as memorising breeds of dogs or
playing a musical instrument to win prizes for their families, a funny,
heartwarming tale that reminds us of the importance of family,
community and the joy of reaching a goal no matter how big or small"
-- CONTAINER.
Call Number: 778.21 ANN
Title: Cutie e Honey = Kyūtī Hanī | [directed by Hideaki Anno ;
screenplay by Hideaki Anno and Rumi Takahashi].|Cutie Honey = キュ
ーティーハニー | [directed by Hideaki Anno ; screenplay by Hideaki Anno
and Rumi Takahashi].|
Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2007].
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 90 min.) :sd.,
col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording
System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; 16:9
anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Japanese soundtrack in
5.1 Dolby Digital and 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Language: Feature soundtracks in Japanese with optional English
subtitles.
Rating: OFLC rating: PG, including Mild fantasy violence, Mild sexual
references.
Summary: "Popular manga comic Cutie Honey is brought to life. Honey
is an office worker who hides a secret. Developed by her father, Honey
has the 'Love System' a necklace that allows her to transform into the
super hero Cutie Honey. The evil Claw Gang attempt to steal the
necklace and Cutie Honey must use all of her superpowers to save the
world from hate." -- from Container.
Call Number: 778.21 DEA 1|21
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