

Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
0.0(0)20261h 34m1
A look at the succession ceremony in which Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII formally inherited the storied Danjūrō name in Kabuki, Japan’s classical performing art. The film records the behind-the-scenes preparations for the actor’s name-inheritance debut performance.
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- Released
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- Language
- Japanese
- kabuki
- theatre performance
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Japan
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Release dates
CanadaCA
- PremiereFestival du Nouveau Cinéma16 Oct 2026
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice International Film Festival 4 Sept 2026
JapanJP
- Theatrical25 Sept 2026
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Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki was released on 25 September 2026.
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