Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)
In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man
A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.

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Cast

Akihiro Miwa Akihiro Miwa As: Himself
Kinji Fukasaku Kinji Fukasaku As: Himself (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano As: Himself
Hayao Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki As: Himself
Tadanori Yokoo Tadanori Yokoo As: Himself
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Storyline

A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.


Tagline: In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: Français, 日本語

Release Date: 31 August 2013

Country: FR, JP

Runtime: 65m

Company Credits

Company: Local Films

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Cast

Akihiro Miwa

Akihiro Miwa

Himself

Kinji Fukasaku

Kinji Fukasaku

Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Himself

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Himself

Tadanori Yokoo

Tadanori Yokoo

Himself

Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Nicolas Brevière

Nicolas Brevière

Producer

Mathieu Gayet

Mathieu Gayet

Production Assistant

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Visual Effects

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Camera

Alexis Kavyrchine

Alexis Kavyrchine

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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