A 1981 near life-size Bunraku puppet film based on Chikamatsu's 17th century sewamono play of the same name. Director Midori Kurisaki convinced Japanese Living National Treasure puppeteers to let her take their puppets outdoors for live action filming outside the traditional Bunraku theatre – the first time anyone had filmed such a performance in outdoor scenery.

The Puppet Film Series is co-presented by Detroit Puppet Company and Cinema Lamont. Film screenings are every Friday in August at 8:45pm. Reservations recommended, films will be ‘pay-what-you-can,’ none turned away. Friday screenings are rated PG-13 and up, and will be at our outdoor amphitheater, 2221 Carpenter Ave, Detroit.

The series is a collection of puppet films with a range of historic and contemporary perspectives on the state of the medium today. Headphones will be provided for outdoor screenings. Popcorn and beverages will also be available by donation. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blanket for outdoor screenings.