Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
“In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
La Rochelle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Original Title
- Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Local Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Alexis Kavyrchine
Cédric Defert
Nicolas Brevière
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Director
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Writer
Alexis Kavyrchine
Director of Photography
Cédric Defert
Editor
Nicolas Brevière
Producer
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What is Miwa: A Japanese Icon about?
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.
Who directed Miwa: A Japanese Icon?
Miwa: A Japanese Icon was directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent.
Who stars in Miwa: A Japanese Icon?
The principal cast of Miwa: A Japanese Icon includes Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki, Tadanori Yokoo.
When was Miwa: A Japanese Icon released and how long is it?
Miwa: A Japanese Icon was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.