This film explores the concept of puppetry as an art form as it goes backstage at the Tasmanian Puppet Theatre. Takeshi Hoshino, art director from Japan’s Puk Theatre designs and directs the production of “Big Nose”, a traditional Japanese story. Suitable for years prep-6 and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001228
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Puppet making
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Literature → Folk literature, Japanese
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet theater
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)