Behind the Mask of the World's Oldest Surviving Dramatic Art | Short Film Showcase

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Noh theater, or Nohgaku (能楽), is one of the world’s most ancient stage traditions still being actively performed today. Known for its use of elaborate masks known as nohmen, Noh performances weave together supernatural elements and Buddhist philosophies along with music and dance.
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Master performer Michishige Udaka has been a practitioner of Noh for more than 60 years. Although the traditional art form has declined in Japan, Udaka carries on the tradition by carving his own masks-the only person who still does so today. In The Spirit of Noh by filmmaker Edwin Lee, join Udaka as he prepares for his next performance and reflects on the future of his art form in modern-day Japan.
This short film is produced with the support of Japan Curator, a bespoke travel company that promotes the revitalization of traditional cultures and craftsmanship in Japan.
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  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo5 жыл бұрын

    Nohgaku is a form of Japanese musical drama performed since the 14th century. What are your thoughts on this ancient tradition?

  • @Simba______

    @Simba______

    5 жыл бұрын

    National Geographic - It's beautiful.

  • @thekarnyx

    @thekarnyx

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Spain we have plays older than this still in practice, like the Celestina and religious plays. (Celestina is also from the 15th century, but it's the most famous and totally complete)

  • @isaacmanalo2723

    @isaacmanalo2723

    4 жыл бұрын

    Noice

  • @thekarnyx

    @thekarnyx

    4 жыл бұрын

    @master universe sorry, you're right

  • @ramkishore611

    @ramkishore611

    3 жыл бұрын

    Koodiyattam in kerala India is practiced long way before this

  • @ansherinaDoll
    @ansherinaDoll5 жыл бұрын

    i felt sad when he said: "and now it's just me" :(

  • @kansairobot2015

    @kansairobot2015

    4 жыл бұрын

    He died some days ago :(

  • @user-fn1nt1su5m
    @user-fn1nt1su5m5 жыл бұрын

    this is such a beautifully directed short film. I hope his dreams of keeping the tradition comes true, and kudos to the director and videographer

  • @FalloutMediaHK

    @FalloutMediaHK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alcenjoyer
    @alcenjoyer5 жыл бұрын

    imagine being chased by someone in that mask

  • @mcmh9523

    @mcmh9523

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sharar Ahmed You've got to try one of the masks. The eyeholes are so tiny you can't even try to chase someone without tripping and falling on the ground. I've once tried a Noh mask, and I had to be constantly assisted by someone else just to walk normally without tripping or bumping into something.

  • @rjames4314

    @rjames4314

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats the reason why i want to make or buy one so bad😩

  • @OliverAisthorpe

    @OliverAisthorpe

    2 жыл бұрын

    A scene like this will be in No Time To Die the next James Bond film

  • @borhaptrash5454

    @borhaptrash5454

    2 жыл бұрын

    *James bond has entered the chat*

  • @user-cz9sq5bz2j

    @user-cz9sq5bz2j

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ima be ankle breaking like crazy

  • @adhiantos
    @adhiantos5 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who feels goosebumps when he walked onto that stage at 6:10 onwards? This is such an incredible art form. I hope to see a Noh theater play one day!

  • @Jekodesu

    @Jekodesu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too! I really want to see a Noh theater play!

  • @esme1652

    @esme1652

    2 жыл бұрын

    And this person was never seen again because we all saw this

  • @shadx9479
    @shadx94795 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and Epic! That's why i love wacthing the japanese's movies and short films..

  • @blainefiasco8225
    @blainefiasco82253 жыл бұрын

    I can really feel the passion behind his love of Noh.

  • @hori166
    @hori1664 жыл бұрын

    Kabuki is worldly, full of bling. Noh inhabits the spiritual plane. I imagine classical Greek drama was very similar. The former continues, the latter is now lost...

  • @ramnitkaur8806
    @ramnitkaur88065 жыл бұрын

    I love Japan. I love how it has been able to preserve its beautiful culture in this modern world. I don't want it to become a robot country.

  • @youtubecensors5419

    @youtubecensors5419

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think they will be able to keep their traditional culture longer than most as they are VERY hostile to diversity.

  • @vinsarrow
    @vinsarrow5 жыл бұрын

    A fascinating piece by National Geographic, I wouldn't mind more things like this. Things like this really shows how Japan is an intriguing culture.

  • @DelaneyB.444.77
    @DelaneyB.444.775 жыл бұрын

    Just a few days ago I did a project on Japanese culture and talked about this as well.It's quite fascinating.♥️

  • @Theeofficialstargirl_

    @Theeofficialstargirl_

    4 жыл бұрын

    Delaney Sanderson omg I’m doing one right now do you have any links on information about Ancient Asian Theater

  • @Skynet6009
    @Skynet6009 Жыл бұрын

    That background score is fantastic

  • @spiritualsaints5488
    @spiritualsaints54885 жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece. Just fabulous 👌🏩🎂🌷👍🎄🆒👫💝🏩🎁

  • @HisRoyalMajesty_Bob_the_Sponge
    @HisRoyalMajesty_Bob_the_SpongeАй бұрын

    beautifully captured narrative thanks natgeo :)

  • @user-cj4uq6dh2v
    @user-cj4uq6dh2v5 жыл бұрын

    能は時を越えた心の伝承。 演者によって煌めく瞬間はかわれど、心は同じ。

  • @ConcourseStudio
    @ConcourseStudio Жыл бұрын

    There is so much depth and beauty, even serenity available to the dramatic form of Noh, perhaps because of the use of masks. This practice gives me a deeper insight into the nature of the human drama of everyday life.

  • @k.stokyo6100
    @k.stokyo61005 жыл бұрын

    日本の伝統は素晴らしい🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

  • @deepaksinghgehlot1735

    @deepaksinghgehlot1735

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hii japan

  • @muttananba5071
    @muttananba50715 жыл бұрын

    As if I needed one more frickin reason to love Japan.. Gosh, this is amazing.

  • @nianiapizzaria
    @nianiapizzaria5 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful artform

  • @ernaapusaga5920
    @ernaapusaga59205 жыл бұрын

    This is encredible! I got goosebumps!! 😱😱😱 I hope to watch a Noh play someday.

  • @geethareddy2147

    @geethareddy2147

    7 ай бұрын

    Blud really said "encredible"

  • @echo_in_eternity_9974
    @echo_in_eternity_99745 жыл бұрын

    I got to see a practice with a Noh master in Kyoto this past january. Genuinely a life changing experience. I hope to see a performance one day

  • @JaniceReso
    @JaniceReso5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!❤️❤️

  • @bisesmagre2534
    @bisesmagre25345 жыл бұрын

    wow😮❤i'm amazed but i loved it

  • @Thiago100Zwetsch
    @Thiago100Zwetsch5 жыл бұрын

    Japan has always something to teach to us. Amazing film.

  • @bryangomez1058

    @bryangomez1058

    4 жыл бұрын

    How about you move to Japan. Hopefully there they can teach you proper grammar.

  • @shuklaswaraj
    @shuklaswaraj5 жыл бұрын

    Wow..... This is so historic.....

  • @broakland2
    @broakland2 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and explanation on the use of masks.

  • @robespierrey
    @robespierrey4 жыл бұрын

    Someone remember Rumiko Takahashi featuring a mask from the Noh teather in one of the first episodes ever of Inu Yasha? So scary!

  • @nonsensicalabyss
    @nonsensicalabyss5 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh yes, the Nohgaku. I wish I could see them in person one day. How beautiful..

  • @inertparticles
    @inertparticles5 жыл бұрын

    masterpiece

  • @pixelpunishersound
    @pixelpunishersound2 жыл бұрын

    Love this art form. ❤️ From 6:09 to 6:32 a growing feeling of bliss came over me. ✨🖐🏽😌✨

  • @DeGfan101
    @DeGfan1013 жыл бұрын

    Rip udaka san hope you continue your performances for the other side 🙏

  • @TheTrueFool
    @TheTrueFool5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @jesusfernandez-eh8cx
    @jesusfernandez-eh8cx5 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous

  • @neo7i
    @neo7i5 жыл бұрын

    I love it.

  • @bad_cat8830
    @bad_cat88305 жыл бұрын

    I want a second season!

  • @miliessar1662
    @miliessar16625 жыл бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @marcsmith8716
    @marcsmith8716 Жыл бұрын

    Sensational!!!!!

  • @mysticaceballos
    @mysticaceballos5 жыл бұрын

    Omg! Amazing I like the mask =)

  • @indiboi8024
    @indiboi80245 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh the voice. 😄

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight5 жыл бұрын

    Very wise

  • @kansairobot2015
    @kansairobot20154 жыл бұрын

    Udaka Sensei died some days ago. :(

  • @yesyoucanTellme
    @yesyoucanTellme5 жыл бұрын

    I read the Japanese culture in brief when I was 14 . Now ,I can watch this video and learn more 😁😁😀

  • @soundknight

    @soundknight

    5 жыл бұрын

    In brief?? Is that even possible. The Japanese way is an enigma of sociology if you ask me. A life long mystery, you won't find it in the bottom of a cartoon.

  • @yesyoucanTellme

    @yesyoucanTellme

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brian Cullen it was designed for an 8th grade student 😀

  • @525Lines
    @525Lines5 жыл бұрын

    How'd they get color gradients in block printing?

  • @vivanlulz
    @vivanlulz5 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight5 жыл бұрын

    Can you do an episode on the lost swords of wwii Japan?

  • @vladmihaivarga4487
    @vladmihaivarga44875 жыл бұрын

    i get and respect the fact that it's an art form which takes talent and dedication but those masks freak the living daylights out of me.

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight5 жыл бұрын

    6:38 guyjin!??

  • @TheBatmass76
    @TheBatmass765 жыл бұрын

    Anyone knows the music starting 7 mins mark pls?

  • @JonGarcia1990
    @JonGarcia19904 жыл бұрын

    ANIMAL CROSSING BROUGHT ME HERE!!!

  • @ojumalakidstvandmore7157

    @ojumalakidstvandmore7157

    3 жыл бұрын

    same i chased my sister with a noh mask on and she screamed

  • @catertube0966

    @catertube0966

    8 ай бұрын

    YO SAME

  • @nayzerie
    @nayzerie5 жыл бұрын

    anyone know the music that starts @ 1:24 ?

  • @VANGY
    @VANGY5 жыл бұрын

    It's Genji from OW :D

  • @sarinenjoyer946
    @sarinenjoyer9465 жыл бұрын

    3:05 looks like the mask of the corrupted monk boss from Sekiro Shadows die twice

  • @DivineSquid

    @DivineSquid

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're right! I just noticed it.

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    noh

  • @claudiarea8865
    @claudiarea88653 жыл бұрын

    Alright, almost done with drama homework.

  • @AmyRoseSpiritsOfHellFanGaming
    @AmyRoseSpiritsOfHellFanGaming3 ай бұрын

    GUYS HE GOT POSSESSED GET OUT OF THE BUILDING QUICK BEFORE HE GETS YOU!!!

  • @hey-db4tz
    @hey-db4tz5 жыл бұрын

    cultural diversity

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight5 жыл бұрын

    No!

  • @ohouti8estwra
    @ohouti8estwra5 жыл бұрын

    What about ancient greek theater?

  • @CineGisticMedia
    @CineGisticMedia3 жыл бұрын

    What are these things worth I have a couple and in some ehhhh difficult situation! Any advice or links appreciated! Trying to finish paying for my nursing reentry class!

  • @CineGisticMedia

    @CineGisticMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the deigan type possibly I'll have to grab a pic thanks. Will do in a bit

  • @themangix357
    @themangix3575 жыл бұрын

    Maybe Udaka's face shouldn't have been revealed. It'll put on mystery on the vid.

  • @quackquack2436
    @quackquack2436 Жыл бұрын

    7:30

  • @nicoparra3677
    @nicoparra36775 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @cristobalcaro3392
    @cristobalcaro33925 жыл бұрын

    It won't survive if it doesn't evolve

  • @j_go.
    @j_go.2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could breathe life into a dying art form. Is it possible Noh could continue to exist in a different land?

  • @GeneralHumanity2772
    @GeneralHumanity27723 жыл бұрын

    I REJECT MY HUMANITY, JOJO!

  • @cocopuffs8646
    @cocopuffs86462 жыл бұрын

    whos here after the James Bond movie

  • @cmberry20
    @cmberry204 жыл бұрын

    was that guy holding a semuri sword

  • @tofton1977
    @tofton19775 жыл бұрын

    A bit less colorful than Kabuki...

  • @raqz4437
    @raqz44373 жыл бұрын

    WHOO SEEEN THE NEWWW FORTNITE BATTLE PASS WE LIKE FORTNTIENYES WE DOOO AHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @arcane2972

    @arcane2972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahahaahhahahaahah

  • @steverhodesvideos6244
    @steverhodesvideos62442 жыл бұрын

    The irritating piano music in the background ruins the program.

  • @bisesmagre2534
    @bisesmagre25345 жыл бұрын

    1st

  • @raqz4437
    @raqz44373 жыл бұрын

    Who here because they have nooo life :(?

  • @arcane2972

    @arcane2972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meeeeeee

  • @englishdept.uchana1646
    @englishdept.uchana16465 жыл бұрын

    only men are playing roles, is there any culture of keeping the females away of *"NOH"* ? if not then let the ladies play the role if a female soul..

  • @mcmh9523

    @mcmh9523

    5 жыл бұрын

    Although prohibited in the past, women nowadays can freely participate in the Noh theater. It's just that the style of acting is so physically demanding that not many women can handle the roles. Many of the elaborate costumes used on stage weigh well over 40lbs, and having to dance on stage wearing the heavy costumes, while singing without getting short of breath is just too demanding for many women. Also, as the songs and everything were composed for male voice, so women might experience difficulties while chanting the pieces. Still, more and more women are actually appearing on the Noh stage, and there are female actors who are designated as holders of intangible cultural property, so things might be on the brighter side, just to let you know.

  • @FalloutMediaHK

    @FalloutMediaHK

    5 жыл бұрын

    In fact, Michishige's daughter in law is a Noh actor

  • @acatinny

    @acatinny

    4 жыл бұрын

    I do understand the point of gender equality. However, Japan does have a very fascinating gender bending culture, which is a part of their tradition, and I do not want them to fade. As the matter of fact, there is a very popular all women musical troupe called Takarazuka, in which women play male role who attract so many female fans.

  • @ItsFerdiNah
    @ItsFerdiNah5 жыл бұрын

    que aburiro me desuscribo

  • @crackedpiano
    @crackedpiano10 күн бұрын

    I must comment, although people of superior taste and deeper penetration will disagree with me, I find Noh theatre to be an existential sense of death of any movement by the human race. Just my interpretation of it. In retrospect of the message of being wholly integrated into the performance as a feature of Noh theatre is intriguing and enlightening due to the nature of the lack of mindfulness of modern day living, however I do not find it at all to be belonging only to Noh and thus when weighing the nature of existential death of Noh compared to how it can make you mindful and induce flow, I must admit, it does not spark in me the slightest bit. Idunno maybe the masks put me off a bit too, and I'm a bit too much into realism and movie acting rather than onstage performances. Even musicals are sometimes like "whoaeww" for me. Again just my opinion

  • @krishnixcloverbloom210
    @krishnixcloverbloom2105 жыл бұрын

    S U C C

  • @xilingsinqueso
    @xilingsinqueso5 жыл бұрын

    A very questionable claim.

  • @jonn.5568
    @jonn.55683 жыл бұрын

    Noh is a wonderful art form. but it's hardly the world's 'oldest surviving' theatre.

  • @rezonance4937
    @rezonance49375 жыл бұрын

    manga was better

  • @pffftnames9047
    @pffftnames90475 жыл бұрын

    But who needs these kinds of arts when the millenials are making their own with the likes of 'in my feelings challenge'.

  • @errorinscript1127
    @errorinscript11274 жыл бұрын

    It makes me sad that cultures and jobs like these are dying out. And instead, stupid humans build skyscrapers and robots. When we ourselves have forgotten our roots.

  • @kansairobot2015

    @kansairobot2015

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is no contradiction.

  • @TheRostami
    @TheRostami3 жыл бұрын

    it is not oldest the oldest is Iranian, all Japanese culture is inherited from Persians!

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