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Traditional culture documentary film "From Nomura Mansaku to Mansai and Yuki" (20-minute shortened version) Produced in 2022 / Director: Koichi Doi "From Nomura Mansaku to Mansai and Yuki" Why do people rejoice, sing, and cry? Why do we live? Kyogen asks us all of these questions with laughter. Individually designated holder of an important intangible cultural property (Living National Treasure) Nomura Mansaku. In his youth, he struggled and derived his life as a Kyogen performer, and his mental strength to continue challenging himself. From Mansaku to Mansai and Yuki. The soul of Kyogen will be passed down without fading through time and generations. We will deliver the essence of Kyogen through three generations of parents and children. *This video is a 20-minute shortened version of the 50th traditional culture documentary film by the Pola Traditional Culture Promotion Foundation, "From Nomura Mansaku to Mansai and Yuki," completed in 2022. If you would like to watch the complete version (42 minutes), please contact us via the "Traditional Culture Documentary Rental" link below. *Traditional Culture Documentary Rental Information The Pola Foundation for Traditional Culture Promotion offers free rental of traditional culture documentaries (50 films in total from each of the "Masters of Traditional Crafts," "The Elegance of Traditional Performing Arts," and "The Heart of Folk Performing Arts" series), including this film, "From Nomura Mansaku to Mansai and Yuki" (complete version 42 minutes), to individuals and groups alike. For more information on traditional culture documentary rentals, please visit our website. https://www.polaculture.or.jp/ You can see a list of documentaries here. https://www.polaculture.or.jp/movie/l... *The Pola Foundation for Traditional Culture Promotion also posts information about traditional culture on Twitter and Facebook. Please support us by liking and following us. Twitter: / polaculture Facebook: / polaculture