Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-cinema" theme.

After the war, many filmmakers were expelled from the Japanese film industry due to the Toho Dispute and the Red Purge. Amid such circumstances, there were people who set up their own independent production companies and embarked on film production without relying on corporations. This documentary film focuses on the passionate "spirit of film" of directors such as Satsuo Yamamoto and Tadashi Imai, who, despite many hardships, produced a succession of masterpieces overflowing with humanism and rebellious spirit.

Because his style was similar to that of Yasujiro Ozu, who was already active at Shochiku, he moved to PCL (currently Toho) in 1933, where he appeared in the talkie works "My Wife, Like a Rose" and "Tsuruhachi Tsurujiro." It got attention. There were times when he was unable to make as many films as he wanted due to wartime film regulations and post-war Toho disputes, but in 1951 he revived his career with Meshi. Since then, he has released masterpieces one after another, including "Okaasan," "Lightning," "The Couple," "Wife," "Anii Mouto," "Sounds of the Mountain," and "Bangiku." The pinnacle of his work, "Floating Clouds," is Kenji Mizoguchi's "Wife." Even director Ozu was impressed, calling it a masterpiece of Japanese cinema, on par with "The Sisters of Gion." He depicted ordinary people in everyday life with an everyday realism that was not influenced by lyricism, and he consistently sought out women as his subjects.

Set in 19th century rural Japan, Empire of Passion follows an ill-fated love affair between a woman and a younger man, resulting in a spiral of guilt, despair, and insanity. When rumors of the affair start spreading, the husband becomes consumed with jealousy and seeks revenge, leading to tragic consequences. Directed by a cult director, this atmospheric film explores themes of adultery, desire, and the consequences of unfaithfulness.

In feudal Japan, a group of bandits rape and murder a mother and daughter-in-law, only for them to return as vengeful ghosts and seek revenge on their killers.

I Was Born, But... tells the story of two young boys who, after moving to a new neighborhood, confront a neighborhood bully and deal with the challenges of growing up. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, social order, and the self-absorption of adults in a humorous and poignant way.

This documentary follows the last days of actress KIKI Kirin, who passed away on September 15, 2018. The documentary is the first long-term, in-depth coverage of Ki-kin, and is a re-edited version of the NHK documentary of the same title that was broadcast on September 26, 2006, adding previously unseen footage. She was loved all over Japan for her blunt remarks, her attentive concern for those around her, and her overflowing sense of humor. Despite her busy schedule, she valued her daily life and had her own unique style, even though she talked about life as it came. This film captures the last days of her life and gives us hints for living from her "life as it comes" and her many inspiring words.

Late Autumn (1960) tells the story of a young widow who faces challenges in her life as she navigates through generational conflicts, societal traditions, and the search for love. She finds herself caught between the expectations of her traditional family, the desires of her heart, and the complexities of modern society. With the help of her best friend and the support of a free-spirited woman, she learns to embrace new opportunities and rediscover the joy of living.

The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.

The Wild Geese is a drama set in Meiji-era Japan, following the story of an older man who becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a younger woman. The film explores themes of disgrace, bigamy, and father-daughter relationships, while also touching on topics such as aging, poverty, and class divisions. The protagonist, a widower, finds himself caught between societal expectations and his own desires, leading to a series of complex and emotional conflicts.

A.K. is a documentary film that explores the life and work of A.K., a famous Japanese filmmaker. The film delves into his filmmaking process and the challenges he faced in his career. It also highlights his spiritual journey and his deep connection with Japanese culture.

A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight Honda's filmography from both a historical and personal perspective, exploring his contributions to the Japanese film industry and his firsthand experiences of war, from which he barely survived. It will also delve into his profound feelings regarding the atomic bomb, a subject that became an obsession for him and was frequently reflected in his films. The documentary will analyze Honda's body of work through interviews with individuals who had the privilege of collaborating with him, as well as experts on Honda's films from both Japan and the Western world. Furthermore, the film will uncover Honda's friendship and professional relationship with director Akira Kurosawa.

Eleven major film makers from Europe, America and Asia talk about Akira Kurosawa and discover surprising influences on their own work.

Film director and screenwriter Seijun Suzuki (1923-2017), who in the sixties was the great innovator of Japanese cinema; and his collaborator, art director and screenwriter Takeo Kimura (1918-2010), recall how they made their great masterpieces about the Yakuza underworld for the Nikkatsu film company.

"The Dancing Girl of Izu" tells of the story between a young male student who is touring the Izu Peninsula and a family of traveling dancers he meets there, including their youngest girl. The student finds the naïve girl attractive even though he eventually has to part with the family after spending memorable time together.

Works commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Japan mapping Supervision Association

A documentary on Teruo Ishii, the Japanese "King of Cult".

Keichi Tanaamis new animation work Red Shade (2021) is based on paintings that he had produced on the premise that they will be set in motion. Each of the 80 selected scenes was given a distinct movement of its own, and the edited version of the completed work became the first film. The 80 scenes are each independently complete, and can be freely rearranged. For example, you can start from scent 80 and end in scene one, or arrange them irregularly like 1, 4, 8, 7, and so on. In other words, the essence of the work does not change no matter how the scenes are arranged. Even so, it is possible to produce a strong impact by exchanging the images for each frame, and one can also for instance, create an impression of a refreshing breeze sweeping through the green meadows.