Living Treasures of Japan

Overview

Profiles nine artisans and performing artists who are recognized by law as "holders of important intangible cultural properties" and are charged with publicly exhibiting their works and teaching their artistry to apprentices. Pays visits to a potter, a doll sculptor, a puppeteer, a papermaker, a koto musician, a swordmaker, a textile weaver and a dyer, a kabuki theater actor, and a bellmaker.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 11, 1981

Original language

English

Director

Norris Brock

Writer

Miriam Birch

Producer

Miriam Birch

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1059203