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Question:i want to know about a chinese or jepanies theater or oprah that the actors change their mask rapidly.
i see them that change their mask in front of viewers but no one can see this act and the viewer only see the face of actors behind a new mask.
and i want link of some pic and movi if possible
thank u


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: i want to know about a chinese or jepanies theater or oprah that the actors change their mask rapidly.
i see them that change their mask in front of viewers but no one can see this act and the viewer only see the face of actors behind a new mask.
and i want link of some pic and movi if possible
thank u

It is the Chinese one. It is called 变脸艺术. In English it is called 'face-changing" (loosely translated).

http://app1.chinadaily.com.cn/star/2003/...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bian_Lian

The Japanese also have their own version but it is more artistic rather than technical so you can see them slowly taking down the mask.

kabuki or noh

Bunraku?