The Frozen Moment

1964 • Directed by

Robin Hardy

Documentary

Sessue Hayakawa takes viewers on a formal tour of Japan's highly stylized cultural pursuits.

Created for the "Esso World Theater" series of films in 1964, it features excerpts from "Bugaku," "Gagaku," "Noh, " and "Kabuki" scenes performed by the well-known dancers, musicians and actors and actresses.