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100 Years of Japanese Cinema

Archive propels argument in this fascinating exploration of the social and cultural importance of Japan's film heritage.

Documentary 1996 52 mins Not rated

Director: Nagisa Oshima

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Overview

The forces and themes that have shaped his nation's cinema drive Nagisa Oshima's forceful and erudite essay. Based entirely on archive footage, it considers the rediscovery of Daisuke Ito's Chuji's Travel Diary (1927), the drive for greater realism in depictions of family life and society; the appeal of war films and comedies, and struggles against censorship.

Director

Nagisa Oshima

Featuring

William B. White , Nagisa Oshima and Tokyo Concert

Genres

Documentary

Certificate

Not rated

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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