Wayang Golek in the World of Man: Puppetry and Dance in West Java

Subtitle

Puppetry and dance in West Java

Synopsis

About West Javanese (Sundanese) rod puppets, Wayang Golek, and the relationship between puppetry and classical Sundanese human dance. Gives an introduction to the Sunda area and its people, shows fragments of ceremonial folk dances, presents techniques of puppet manufacture and demonstrates of Wayang Golek puppetry. Also shows the classical Sundanese Klana dance and the dance of the hero character Gatotkaca.

Language

English

Country

Netherlands

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 34 min.

Year of production

1973

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Anthropology; Dance; Drama

Keywords

Java; Klana dance; puppet theatre; Sunda Islands

Credits

Writer

E Heins

Production Company

Name

SFW

Address

The Netherlands

Notes

Foundation for Film and Science

Distributor

Name

MeMO nv

Phone

(010 31) +30 736400

Fax

(010 31) +30 734774

Address

Postbus 9822
3506 GV Utrecht
The Netherlands

Notes

PAL standard for UK use