Kabuki on Film: The 47 Ronin - Part I

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Join us for Part 1 of The 47 Ronin Project, a year-long exploration of the original Kabuki version of the The 47 Ronin, one of the most popular Japanese stories of all time.

Act I: The Helmet Selection at Hachiman Shrine

The high-ranking samurai in Kamakura are gathered in their full regalia to receive the Shogun’s brother, who has arrived to celebrate the victory of a great battle. After he departs, the evil and lecherous Lord Morono tries to seduce the wife of the noble Lord Hangan. She rejects him outright, setting into motion all of the many and varied events that follow in the saga. (synopsis: http://www.kabuki21.com/kc.php)

An amazing prologue to a legendary epic; see how it all began! Featuring some of the greatest Kabuki actors of all time. 60 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles. Preceded by a short documentary about two of the leading actors (30 minutes).

The screening is Part 1 of The 47 Ronin Project:

The 47 Ronin Project
Forty-seven samurai. One epic revenge tale.

The evil Lord Morono tries to seduce the wife of the noble Lord Hangan but she rejects him outright. Full of rage and spite, Morono goads Hangan into committing a crime that results in his execution. Left without their master, can Hangan’s loyal 47 samurai retainers overcome all odds to avenge his death and restore his honor?

Made into more than 30 film versions—including one coming out this fall with Keanu Reeves—the epic story of The 47 Ronin (Chushingura) is one of the most popular Japanese stories of all time. (synopsis: http://www.kabuki21.com/kc.php) Join us as we explore on film the Kabuki saga that started it all.

Watch the whole series or choose your favorite parts. Each act advances the overall saga but also stands alone as a self-contained story. JETAANC and San Mateo Kabuki Clubs are teaming up to bring you two different celebrated productions of the complete Kabuki epic on film. Click here for all of the details!: http://www.jetaanc.org/47Ronin

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