“The Jungle Book” To perform in Tehran-Mobarak 17th International Puppet Fest.

Iran Theater-“The Jungle Book” "directed by Ramin Kohan with  voiceover of  , Marzieh Boroumand, Maryam Saadat, Amir Hossien Sedigh, Mohamad Bahrani and Jhaleh Olove  will go on stage at  the Tehran_ Mubarak  Festival.

“The Jungle Book” is based on a short story with the same name by  Rudyard Kipling. At 1967 an animation feature film produced by Disney Company  based on the Jungle Book.  Ramin Kohan said about his latest work:” "-“The Jungle Book" is being produced for the first time in Iran by Sayeh Theater Group . We designed and made dolls differently. We used modern music and digital video mapping techniques to reflect  the atmosphere and invited  popular actor and performer for voiceover. Considering the impressive popularity of The  Jungle Book(1967) around the world and its popularity, it was produced in the form of entertainment and computer games, and several repertoires were  made  based on  it in England and the United States.”

He also explained his method in directing:” This show  has  a mix of bunraku puppet , masks and dolls that are part of the performer's body. We are faithful to the book to some  level. There is no change in the details, but according to the cultural conditions it is adopted.”

 The story follows Mowgli, abandoned after an accident,  he  is taken and raised by a family of wolves. As the boy grows older, the wise panther Bagheera realizes he must be returned to his own kind in the nearby man-village. Baloo the bear however thinks differently, taking the young Mowgli under his wing and teaching him that living in the jungle is the best life there is. Bagheera realizes that Mowgli is in danger, particularly from Shere Khan the tiger who hates all people. When Baloo finally comes around, Mowgli runs off into the jungle where he survives a second encounter with Kaa the snake and finally, with Shere Khan. It's the sight of a pretty girl however that gets Mowgli to go to the nearby man-village.

Ramin Kohan is also the composer. Mohamad Reza Maleki, Elka  Hedayat. Saeed Abak, Kamyar Mohebi, Hani Moqhadam and Azadeh  Moayedi Far , Marzieh Boroumand, Maryam Saadat, Amir Hossien Sedigh, Mohamad Bahrani and Jhaleh Olove   have lent their voice to the characters. Ali Pakdast and  Maryam Egbali designed and made the puppets.

 

Tehran-Mobarak 17th International Puppet Festival will  take place  from August 23rd to 29th, 2018.