Kamata Modern Silent Film Narration: Japanese and Classic Chaplin Comedy
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Experience a live benshi (silent film narrator) performance by Vanilla Yamazaki, a local from Ota Ward. The art of 'benshi' involves narrating silent films with expressive storytelling. This event features a program introducing Kamata’s history, as well as a selection of classic comedies by Chaplin and Torajiro Saito—guaranteed to be full of laughs. Acts include 'The Beginnings of Kamata Modernity', 'The Baby Mix-up', and 'Chaplin on Roller Skates'. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
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