Discovering The Music Of Japan (1967)

1967 · Short film · 19 min · dir. Bernard Wilets

• Documentary

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Synopsis

In a beautiful teahouse setting, the historical background and current social role of three major Japanese instruments, the koto, the shamisen and the shakuhachi, are discussed. Includes traditional Japanese singing and playing, with a performance by an ensemble of the instruments.

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Details

Director

Bernard Wilets

Cinematography

Frank Stokes

Studio

Film Associates of California

Released

1967-01-01

Running time

19 minutes

Cast & crew

• BBernard Wilets Director

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