Donzoko

[Machine Translation] Keralino Sandorovich, one of the leading talents in the world of theater, has taken on the challenge of writing a masterpiece of Russian literature, "Doldrums". Gorky's play "Donsoko" is a timeless masterpiece that has been performed in many countries around the world. The film "Dondoko" (1957), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is also widely known for the powerful impact of Gorky's play. This time, under KERA's bold arrangement, an exciting cast including Yasunori Danta, Yosuke Eguchi, Keiko Oginome, and Tamaki Ogawa will create "Dondoko," the most light-hearted, earnest, and thrilling play in theater history! The original work's bass, KERA's unique light rhythm, and a cast full of talented performers meet to create a completely new ensemble drama. Fourteen high-definition cameras were installed to capture all the charm of the film! A certain rented inn is inhabited by people who have nothing but resignation toward life. Workers and vagrants gather night after night. They live their lives swearing at the greedy landlady and her husband, and snarling at each other. As the atmosphere begins to grow uneasy, a mysterious old man appears and begins to preach a "new world" to everyone. People can always change if they want to," he says. The balance of the daily life of the guesthouse, which had been somewhat pleasant and optimistic in spite of the dire situation, begins to collapse.... Recorded at Theatre Cocoon, Tokyo, April 22, 2008.

Special Feature / Bonus Track: comment from all casts, cast interview

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演劇界を牽引する異才ケラリーノ・サンドロヴィッチが、ロシア文学の金字塔「どん底」に挑んだ話題作。ゴーリキーの戯曲「どん底」は、現在まで世界各国で上演が重ねられてきた不朽の名作。黒澤明監督の映画『どん底』(1957年)でも、作品が持つ強烈なインパクトは広く知られている。　今回、KERAの大胆なアレンジのもと、段田安則、江口洋介、荻野目慶子、緒川たまきら刺激的なキャストたちによって、"演劇史上、最も軽やかで切実な、そしてスリリングな「どん底」"が誕生! 原作の持つ重低音と、KERA独特の軽妙なリズム、曲者揃いの出演者が出会った、まったく新しい群像劇。ハイビジョンカメラ14台を導入し、作品の魅力を余すところなく収録! ある木賃宿に、人生へのあきらめしか持ち合わせていない住人たちが巣食っている。そして夜な夜な集まる労働者や浮浪者たち・・・。強欲な木賃宿の大家夫妻に悪態をつきながら、お互いにいがみ合いながらの生活。やがて不穏な空気が漂い始める中、さらに謎の老人が現れ、皆に"新しい世界"を説き始める。「人間は、変わろうと思えば、いつでも変われるんだ」と。悲惨な状況でもどこか享楽的で楽観的であった木賃宿の日常のバランスが崩れ始め・・・。 2008年4月22日 東京 シアターコクーンにて収録。

「ミンナでヒトコト」(キャスト全員コメント)、キャスト・インタビュー (江口洋介×段田安則) (荻野目慶子×緒川たまき)