acting styles

[Alex Zahlten]

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask if anyone knows of infos/ publications concerning
themselves with acting 
styles and their development in japanese film- there is , of course, some
information on the 
supposed influence (or non-influence) of Kabuki, Shimpa and Shingeki
floating around, but I 
would be more interested in information on newer developments (or do those
influences still 
have relevance?). What influence, for example, have "method" acting or other
approaches had? 
Are different "schools" distinguishable? Is a transfer of styles between
theater and film visible 
today? Regarding the seemingly relatively high amount of pop-idols etc. that
go into acting 
careers quite suddenly, is any kind of influence of that visible?
Any kind of information is greatly appreciated,
thanks in advance,

Alex Zahlten

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