Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica
春の画 SHUNGA
Synopsis
In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.
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『春の画 SHUNGA』新予告（18歳未満は見ちゃダメ）
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junko Hirata
- Original Title
- 春の画 SHUNGA
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Culture Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junko Hirata
Keita Suzuo
Naoko Komuro, Yoshiko Hashimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Naoko Komuro
Producer
Junko Hirata
Director
Keita Suzuo
Editor
Yoshiko Hashimoto
Producer
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What is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica about?
In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.
Who directed Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was directed by Junko Hirata.
Who stars in Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
The principal cast of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica includes Mirai Moriyama, Yoh Yoshida.
When was Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica released and how long is it?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.