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Portrait of an Onnagata
- 1990 ----- color ----- 29 min ----- vhs
- Looks at the history of Kabuki and the role of women. Looks particularly at the dynastic development of the onnagata--the role of the woman played by a man. Reviews the intricate techniques and details by which a man transforms himself into a female role. Reveals the respect a Kabuki actor, Nakamura Shibajaku, who plays onnagata roles, receives from the Japanese public.
- Topics: (Drama, Ethnomusicology, Japan)
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