Documentary directed by Philippe Genty, based on footage shot in various countries during his Alexander Expedition, carried out as part of UNESCO’s Major Project Orient–Occident. The film presents a variety of puppet styles, including Indonesian shadow puppets, puppets from northern India, masked theatre from Eastern Europe, rod puppets from Bucharest, experimental puppets from Poland, and Japanese bunraku. It also features puppets from Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, and the Bread and Puppet Theatre from Harlem. The film additionally includes short excerpts from the early Muppets by Bill Baird and Jim Henson.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
UNESCO1 review
Title
Rites et jeux : marionnettes d'orient et d'occident
Released
Jan 1, 1965
Rated
Not rated
Original Audio
French
Runtime
24m
Status
Released
Studio
UNESCO
