Synopsis and Impressions of "Musashi" directed by Yukio Ninagawa - A shocking stage performance about the latter days of Musashi and Kojiro's duel at Funajima! Overwhelming fun!
This time we present a DVD of "Musashi," directed by Yukio Ninagawa and written by Hisashi Inoue, which was performed in 2009.
Let's take a quick look at this work.
Mousasi" is here!
The hottest topic that will shake up the theater world in 2009!
The culmination of Hisashi Inoue vs. Yukio Ninagawa
Newly written historical drama!Selling point.
The much-talked-about "Musashi," which caused a stir in the theater world in 2009, is finally available on DVD!
The long-awaited DVD version of "Musashi," for which tickets for the performance were fought over in a battle rarely seen in recent years!
A compilation of new period dramas written by Hisashi Inoue and directed by Yukio Ninagawa!
In "Shakespeare in Tempo 12," "Yabuhara Kensho," "The Adventures of Dogen," and "Omote Ura Gennai Frog Battle."
The latest work by the theatrical treasures, Hisashi Inoue and Yukio Ninagawa, who have teamed up!
The cast includes Tatsuya Fujiwara, Shun Oguri, Anne Suzuki, Mancho Tsuji, Kotaro Yoshida, and Kayoko Shiraishi, all of whom are ideal actors!Performance data
Saitama March 4 (Wed) ~ April 19 (Sun), 2009
Sainokuni Saitama Arts Theatre, Main Hall
Osaka: April 25 (Sat) ~ May 10 (Sun), 2009
Umeda Arts Theater Theater Drama CityStaff and Cast
Created by Hisashi Inoue (from Eiji Yoshikawa's "Musashi Miyamoto")
Direction: Yukio Ninagawa
Music: Akira Miyagawa
(Performances)
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Shun Oguri
Anzu Suzuki
Mancho Tsuji
Kotaro Yoshida
Kayoko ShiraishiOishi Tsugita
Yukio Tsukamoto
Tsutomu Takahashi
Fumiaki Hori
Takeshi Imen2 DVDs, 196 min. main feature + 139 min. bonus disc
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MUSASHI Special Video Disc Contents
Behind-the-scenes of the stage "Musashi" from the press conference to the final curtain!
Rare footage of the cast and crew visiting Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura for a Zen meditation experience, a visit to the residence of Hisashi Inoue, and more.
Packed with gorgeous footage including special interviews with Yukio Ninagawa and other key cast members (139 min.)!
It was Yukio Ninagawa, whom I met in the process of studying Shakespeare, who inspired me to pick up this DVD.
I must confess, however, that I actually bought this DVD more for the bonus documentary than for the full-length feature "Musashi.
As I have mentioned on this blog, I have recently been reading books about Yukio Ninagawa. I have been learning about Ninagawa's theatrical theories and stage productions in print. I have also had the opportunity to see a Shakespeare production directed by Ninagawa.
It's very interesting! I was completely absorbed in the fun while watching Ninagawa's Shakespeare DVDs, when one day I had this thought.
I thought, "Huh? I've read Ninagawa's books so far, but what kind of voice does Ninagawa-san have?
Ninagawa's stage rehearsals are so famous that they have become legendary. I have seen them in print, but I suddenly wanted to hear "his voice. I had seen them in print, but I suddenly wanted to hear "his voice.
What kind of voice did Ninagawa use to speak to the actors in the rehearsal room, and what was the tone? How intense? How gentle?
Reading in print is merely a stream of sound (or something like it) reproduced in my brain. I was merely replaying Ninagawa's words in my own voice.
The only way to understand the atmosphere of that legendary rehearsal hall is to listen to Ninagawa's own voice. With this in mind, I purchased this DVD, which includes documentary footage.
This may be the first time that my mind has turned so much to this issue of "voices in the brain" in reading. The desire to listen to Ninagawa's voice brought to mind the same question that has been posed in all of my previous readings. I have studied the subject of "Shinran and Dostoevsky" so far, but I know neither Shinran's voice nor Dostoevsky's voice. And yet I have been reading their writings and letters as "their words".
However, the "printed word" may convey meaning, but it is never the voice of the person himself. It is only the voice in your own brain as you read it. Oh! The voice in your brain is your own voice to begin with! Just as a recorded voice does not seem to be one's own, even the voice in one's brain is unidentifiable, is it not? How about you all? What does the voice of your mind sound like? This is quite difficult to try. I am in a state of confusion right now too.
Well, the story took a strange turn, but I started watching this DVD to listen to Ninagawa's voice.
In the documentary, the entire cast and Ninagawa visit a Zen temple in Kamakura, and we see footage of their visit to the home of Hisashi Inoue. The second half of the DVD includes an interview with Ninagawa, and this DVD gives us a chance to hear a lot of Ninagawa's voice. While open, his voice is sharp and intelligent. I was fascinated by her voice and the way she spoke.
And after watching this documentary and interview I finally got down to business.
I was the undeserving person who bought this for the documentary, but as soon as I started watching this play, I wanted to apologize out loud. It is extremely interesting! The decisive battle between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro is famous in Eiji Yoshikawa's novel, and the main story of this production is what happens when the two meet again later.
Will these two eternal rivals come to an end this time? Will we see a fierce stand-off on this stage?
No, no, no. They do not fight easily. The people around them want to stop them from fighting with all their hearts.
The actors' performances left me overwhelmed. The tension in the serious scenes left me breathless, and the comical performances in the comedic scenes made me laugh.
I've seen some crazy stuff."
This is the only word that comes to mind.
I also take my hat off to the scenario that leads to the grand finale in the second half. It was so brilliant that I sighed. I can't help but feel the greatness of Mr. Hisashi Inoue. I really feel that the road to becoming a top-notch writer is a long way... a world far beyond our reach.
Well, I have seen some extraordinary things. I am so glad I got to see this DVD.
As I write this article, I found a behind-the-scenes video of "Musashi" on YouTube that is different from the DVD version. It's a great way to get a sense of the atmosphere of the show. Please take a look.
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