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Exhibition of pioneering puppet film animators held at National Film Archives of Japan
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Kihachiro Kawamoto and Tadanori Okamoto are considered two of the most iconic figures in the Japanese animation film industry. During the late twentieth century, they helped shape the industry through their ingenuity and dedication to their art. They were responsible for creating films and shows that will always have a special place in the hearts of the Japanese viewing public.
Early in their careers, they shared a mutual connection by being proteges of another man who proved to be influential to the animation industry: Tadahito Mochinaga, the father of Japanese stop-motion puppet animation. Thanks to the knowledge and experience they gained from the pioneering Mochinaga — and also of course, thanks to their own skills and talents — Kawamoto and Okamoto went on to create various films and puppet shows that are still praised for their craftsmanship to this day.1
In commemoration of their great contributions to Japanese culture, the National Film Archive of Japan is holding an exhibition not just for fans who saw their work as they were originally released, but also to appeal to a wider and newer audience from the 21st century.
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The exhibition is simply titled “Kihachiro Kawamoto and Tadanari Okamoto, Puppet Animation Filmmakers”, and is divided into 5 chapters that are representative of periods in the duo’s history. There will be displays of things like the original dolls & puppets they used and also behind-the-scenes essentials like storyboards, posters, and even documentary footage.
For those interested in the exhibition, you can find details for the event below or visit the National Film Archive’s English website.
Kihachiro Kawamoto and Tadanari Okamoto, Puppet Animation Filmmakers Exhibition
Sources:
1 ANIPAGES, "Tadanori Okamoto: The Heart of Animation"