Behind the Mask of the World's Oldest Surviving Dramatic Art | Short Film Showcase

[@NatGeo]

Nohgaku is a form of Japanese musical drama performed since the 14th century. What are your thoughts on this ancient tradition?

[@Simba______]

National Geographic - It's beautiful.

[@thekarnyx]

In Spain we have plays older than this still in practice, like the Celestina and religious plays. (Celestina is also from the 15th century, but it's the most famous and totally complete)

[@isaacmanalo2723]

Noice

[@thekarnyx]

@master universe sorry, you're right

[@ramkishore611]

Koodiyattam in kerala India is practiced long way before this

[@adhiantos]

Am I the only one who feels goosebumps when he walked onto that stage at 6:10 onwards? This is such an incredible art form. I hope to see a Noh theater play one day!

[@Jekodesu]

Me too! I really want to see a Noh theater play!

[@esme1652]

And this person was never seen again because we all saw this

[@ansherinaDoll]

i felt sad when he said: "and now it's just me" :(

[@kansairobot2015]

He died some days ago :(

[@user-fn1nt1su5m]

this is such a beautifully directed short film. I hope his dreams of keeping the tradition comes true, and kudos to the director and videographer

[@FalloutMediaHK]

Thank you!

[@shadx9479]

Amazing and Epic! That's why i love wacthing the japanese's movies and short films..

[@ramnitkaur8806]

I love Japan. I love how it has been able to preserve its beautiful culture in this modern world. I don't want it to become a robot country.

[@youtubecensors5419]

I think they will be able to keep their traditional culture longer than most as they are VERY hostile to diversity.

[@blainefiasco8225]

I can really feel the passion behind his love of Noh.

[@hori166]

Kabuki is worldly, full of bling. Noh inhabits the spiritual plane. I imagine classical Greek drama was very similar. The former continues, the latter is now lost...

[@alcenjoyer]

imagine being chased by someone in that mask

[@mcmh9523]

Sharar Ahmed You've got to try one of the masks. The eyeholes are so tiny you can't even try to chase someone without tripping and falling on the ground. I've once tried a Noh mask, and I had to be constantly assisted by someone else just to walk normally without tripping or bumping into something.

[@rjames4314]

Thats the reason why i want to make or buy one so bad😩

[@OliverAisthorpe]

A scene like this will be in No Time To Die the next James Bond film

[@borhaptrash5454]

*James bond has entered the chat*

[@kXXXed]

Ima be ankle breaking like crazy

[@DrawingExercises-q2d]

There is so much depth and beauty, even serenity available to the dramatic form of Noh, perhaps because of the use of masks. This practice gives me a deeper insight into the nature of the human drama of everyday life.

[@vinsarrow]

A fascinating piece by National Geographic, I wouldn't mind more things like this. Things like this really shows how Japan is an intriguing culture.

[@侍愛-j2c]

能は時を越えた心の伝承。 演者によって煌めく瞬間はかわれど、心は同じ。

[@Skynet6009]

That background score is fantastic

[@muttananba5071]

As if I needed one more frickin reason to love Japan.. Gosh, this is amazing.

[@DelaneyB.444]

Just a few days ago I did a project on Japanese culture and talked about this as well.It's quite fascinating.♥️

[@Theeofficialstargirl_]

Delaney Sanderson omg I’m doing one right now do you have any links on information about Ancient Asian Theater

[@PixelPunisher.Official]

Love this art form. ❤️ From 6:09 to 6:32 a growing feeling of bliss came over me. ✨🖐🏽😌✨

[@spiritualsaints5488]

Masterpiece. Just fabulous 👌🏩🎂🌷👍🎄🆒👫💝🏩🎁

[@k.stokyo6100]

日本の伝統は素晴らしい🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@deepaksinghgehlot1735]

Hii japan

[@echo_in_eternity_9974]

I got to see a practice with a Noh master in Kyoto this past january. Genuinely a life changing experience. I hope to see a performance one day

[@JaniceReso]

Beautiful!!!!❤️❤️

[@DeGfan101]

Rip udaka san hope you continue your performances for the other side 🙏

[@bisesmagre2534]

wow😮❤i'm amazed but i loved it

[@ernaapusaga5920]

This is encredible! I got goosebumps!! 😱😱😱 I hope to watch a Noh play someday.

[@geethareddy2147]

Blud really said "encredible"

[@nianiapizzaria]

What a beautiful artform

[@neo7i]

I love it.

[@Thiago100Zwetsch]

Japan has always something to teach to us. Amazing film.

[@bryangomez1058]

How about you move to Japan. Hopefully there they can teach you proper grammar.

[@broakland2]

Great video and explanation on the use of masks.

[@nonsensicalabyss]

Ahhh yes, the Nohgaku. I wish I could see them in person one day. How beautiful..

[@robespierrey]

Someone remember Rumiko Takahashi featuring a mask from the Noh teather in one of the first episodes ever of Inu Yasha? So scary!

[@shuklaswaraj]

Wow..... This is so historic.....

[@jesusfernandez-eh8cx]

Gorgeous

[@yesyoucanTellme]

I read the Japanese culture in brief when I was 14 . Now ,I can watch this video and learn more 😁😁😀

[@soundknight]

In brief?? Is that even possible. The Japanese way is an enigma of sociology if you ask me. A life long mystery, you won't find it in the bottom of a cartoon.

[@yesyoucanTellme]

Brian Cullen it was designed for an 8th grade student 😀

[@marcsmith8716]

Sensational!!!!!

[@inertparticles]

masterpiece

[@miliessar1662]

Good to know!

[@vladmihaivarga4487]

i get and respect the fact that it's an art form which takes talent and dedication but those masks freak the living daylights out of me.

[@TheTrueFool]

Beautiful

[@JonGarcia1990]

ANIMAL CROSSING BROUGHT ME HERE!!!

[@ojumalakidstvandmore7157]

same i chased my sister with a noh mask on and she screamed

[@catertube0966]

YO SAME

[@soundknight]

6:38 guyjin!??

[@indiboi8024]

Ooooh the voice. 😄

[@bad_cat8830]

I want a second season!

[@blueblaze9862]

There are so many cultures in the world right now that haven't been driven by economics

[@mysticaceballos]

Omg! Amazing I like the mask =)

[@525Lines]

How'd they get color gradients in block printing?

[@nayzerie]

anyone know the music that starts @ 1:24 ?

[@kansairobot2015]

Udaka Sensei died some days ago. :(

[@TheBatmass76]

Anyone knows the music starting 7 mins mark pls?

[@sarinenjoyer946]

3:05 looks like the mask of the corrupted monk boss from Sekiro Shadows die twice

[@DivineSquid]

You're right! I just noticed it.

[@soundknight]

Can you do an episode on the lost swords of wwii Japan?

[@claudiarea8865]

Alright, almost done with drama homework.

[@soundknight]

Very wise

[@CineGisticMedia]

What are these things worth I have a couple and in some ehhhh difficult situation! Any advice or links appreciated! Trying to finish paying for my nursing reentry class!

[@CineGisticMedia]

It's the deigan type possibly I'll have to grab a pic thanks. Will do in a bit

[@VANGY]

It's Genji from OW :D

[@hey-db4tz]

cultural diversity

[@AmyRoseSpiritsOfHellFanGaming]

GUYS HE GOT POSSESSED GET OUT OF THE BUILDING QUICK BEFORE HE GETS YOU!!!

[@vivanlulz]

Wow

[@quackquack2436]

7:30

[@ohouti8estwra]

What about ancient greek theater?

[@cristobalcaro3392]

It won't survive if it doesn't evolve

noh

[@ApexPredatorWithSungGlasses]

Maybe Udaka's face shouldn't have been revealed. It'll put on mystery on the vid.

[@j_go.]

I wish I could breathe life into a dying art form. Is it possible Noh could continue to exist in a different land?

[@soundknight]

No!

[@cocopuffs8646]

whos here after the James Bond movie

[@nicoparra3677]

wow

[@cmberry20]

was that guy holding a semuri sword

[@T97MSZ]

I REJECT MY HUMANITY, JOJO!

[@raqz4437]

WHOO SEEEN THE NEWWW FORTNITE BATTLE PASS WE LIKE FORTNTIENYES WE DOOO AHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@arcane2972]

Ahahaahhahahaahah

[@tofton1977]

A bit less colorful than Kabuki...

[@englishdept.uchana1646]

only men are playing roles, is there any culture of keeping the females away of *"NOH"* ? if not then let the ladies play the role if a female soul..

[@mcmh9523]

Although prohibited in the past, women nowadays can freely participate in the Noh theater. It's just that the style of acting is so physically demanding that not many women can handle the roles. Many of the elaborate costumes used on stage weigh well over 40lbs, and having to dance on stage wearing the heavy costumes, while singing without getting short of breath is just too demanding for many women. Also, as the songs and everything were composed for male voice, so women might experience difficulties while chanting the pieces. Still, more and more women are actually appearing on the Noh stage, and there are female actors who are designated as holders of intangible cultural property, so things might be on the brighter side, just to let you know.

[@FalloutMediaHK]

In fact, Michishige's daughter in law is a Noh actor

[@acatinny]

I do understand the point of gender equality. However, Japan does have a very fascinating gender bending culture, which is a part of their tradition, and I do not want them to fade. As the matter of fact, there is a very popular all women musical troupe called Takarazuka, in which women play male role who attract so many female fans.

[@raqz4437]

Who here because they have nooo life :(?

[@arcane2972]

Meeeeeee

[@steverhodesvideos6244]

The irritating piano music in the background ruins the program.

[@errorinscript1127]

It makes me sad that cultures and jobs like these are dying out. And instead, stupid humans build skyscrapers and robots. When we ourselves have forgotten our roots.

[@kansairobot2015]

There is no contradiction.

[@ItsFerdiNah]

que aburiro me desuscribo

[@jonn.5568]

Noh is a wonderful art form. but it's hardly the world's 'oldest surviving' theatre.

[@rezonance4937]

manga was better

[@crackedpiano]

I must comment, although people of superior taste and deeper penetration will disagree with me, I find Noh theatre to be an existential sense of death of any movement by the human race. Just my interpretation of it. In retrospect of the message of being wholly integrated into the performance as a feature of Noh theatre is intriguing and enlightening due to the nature of the lack of mindfulness of modern day living, however I do not find it at all to be belonging only to Noh and thus when weighing the nature of existential death of Noh compared to how it can make you mindful and induce flow, I must admit, it does not spark in me the slightest bit. Idunno maybe the masks put me off a bit too, and I'm a bit too much into realism and movie acting rather than onstage performances. Even musicals are sometimes like "whoaeww" for me. Again just my opinion

[@bisesmagre2534]

1st

[@krishnixcloverbloom210]

S U C C

[@pffftnames9047]

But who needs these kinds of arts when the millenials are making their own with the likes of 'in my feelings challenge'.

[@xilingsinqueso]

A very questionable claim.

[@TheRostami]

it is not oldest the oldest is Iranian, all Japanese culture is inherited from Persians!