Kokuho – the Kabuki master
9:00 PM
by Lee Sang-il (Jan 2025)
Nagasaki, 1964 – Young Kikuo, the son of a yakuza boss, makes a name for himself at a banquet in Nagasaki by performing a female kabuki role. Among the guests, he is noticed by kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, who immediately recognizes the fourteen-year-old's talent. After the death of Kikuo's father, Hanjiro takes the boy in and moves with him to Osaka. There, Kikuo grows up alongside Hanjiro's son, Shunsuke. Despite their different backgrounds, the two form a strong friendship as they train together under Hanjiro. Only one of them, however, will become the greatest kabuki master of his time…
Entry by subscription.
The **pass costs €40** and is valid for the entire festival, choosing either Wednesday or Thursday screenings for each film.
Passes are available at **Libreria La Torre, Libreria San Paolo, Libreria Milton**, and the **Cinema Moretta** before screenings.
Entry by subscription.
The **pass costs €40** and is valid for the entire festival, choosing either Wednesday or Thursday screenings for each film.
Passes are available at **Libreria La Torre, Libreria San Paolo, Libreria Milton**, and the **Cinema Moretta** before screenings.
Event organized by:
Il Nucleo Cultural Association
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