The Written Face(1995)
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The Written Face Synopsis
In Japanese theater, women's roles are traditionally played by men. The man playing the woman's role, the Onnagata, does not imitate the woman, as in the West, but tries to capture her significance. He need not stick close to his model, but draws far more from his own identity - a shift of value takes place, which is nonetheless not a step beyond. THE WRITTEN FACE is an attempt to offer an insight into the Japanese Kabuki star Tamasaburo Bando, one of the last defenders of this ancient and disappearing performing tradition.
The Written Face (1995) is a documentary, tv movie and fantasy film directed by Daniel Schmid, released on September 1, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Tamasaburō Bandō V, Kazuo Ohno, Kai Shishido and Toshiya Nagasawa. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Schmid
- Writers:
- Daniel Schmid
- Producers:
- Marcel Hoehn, Kenzo Horikoshi
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Production:
- T&C Film Zurich, Eurospace, RSI
- Status:
- Released
The Written Face Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tamasaburō Bandō V
as Self
Kazuo Ohno
as Self
Kai Shishido
Toshiya Nagasawa
- Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu
Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu
Han Takehara
Haruko Sugimura
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Schmid, written by Daniel Schmid, produced by Marcel Hoehn and Kenzo Horikoshi.
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The Written Face Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Written Face – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Written Face online?
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The Written Face (1995) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Written Face?
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The main cast of The Written Face (1995) includes Tamasaburō Bandō V, Kazuo Ohno, Kai Shishido, Toshiya Nagasawa and Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu. The film was directed by Daniel Schmid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Written Face released?
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The Written Face was released on September 1, 1995 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Written Face worth watching?
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The Written Face (1995) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, tv movie and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.