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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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Status
Released
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Language
Japanese
  • kabuki
  • theatre performance

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

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Japan

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Still from Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki

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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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