Maple Leaf Viewing
紅葉狩
“Taira no Koremochi defeats the Kijo Momiji.”
Synopsis
A reel of the Noh drama Momiji-gari, in which Danjuro Ichikawa played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V as an ogress who has disguised herself as the Princess Sarashina. Filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day in November 1899, Danjuro would allow only the one take, so that when his fan blew away in mid-performance the scene had to stay. The film re-emerged at the Kikikan theatre in 1907 where it was a great success and inspired a wave of fiction filmmaking based on traditional Japanese narratives.
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1899 - 紅葉狩り Momijigari - Shibata Tsunekichi (Nihon Sossen Katsudo Shashinkai)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsunekichi Shibata
- Screenplay & Story
- Nobumitsu Kanze
- Original Title
- 紅葉狩
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 28/11/1899
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Osaka Nakaza, Nihon Sossen Katsudo Shashinkai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsunekichi Shibata
Nobumitsu Kanze
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Tsunekichi Shibata
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Leaf Viewing
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What is Maple Leaf Viewing about?
A reel of the Noh drama Momiji-gari, in which Danjuro Ichikawa played opposite Onoe Kikugoro V as an ogress who has disguised herself as the Princess Sarashina. Filmed by Shibata Tsunekichi in the open air on a windy day in November 1899, Danjuro would allow only the one take, so that when his fan blew away in mid-performance the scene had to stay. The film re-emerged at the Kikikan theatre in 1907 where it was a great success and inspired a wave of fiction filmmaking based on traditional Japanese narratives.
Who directed Maple Leaf Viewing?
Maple Leaf Viewing was directed by Tsunekichi Shibata.
Who stars in Maple Leaf Viewing?
The principal cast of Maple Leaf Viewing includes Danjuro Ichikawa, Kikugoro Onoe V.
When was Maple Leaf Viewing released and how long is it?
Maple Leaf Viewing was released in 1899 with a total runtime of 6m.