Eat the Kimono
Synopsis
EAT THE KIMONO is a brilliant documentary about Hanayagi Genshu, a Japanese feminist and avant-garde dancer and performer, who has spent her life defying her conservative culture's contempt for independence and unconventionality. She denounced Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal, and dismissed death threats made against her by right-wing groups.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jano Williams, Kim Longinotto
- Original Title
- Eat the Kimono
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vixen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jano Williams, Kim Longinotto
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Jano Williams
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Kim Longinotto
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What is Eat the Kimono about?
EAT THE KIMONO is a brilliant documentary about Hanayagi Genshu, a Japanese feminist and avant-garde dancer and performer, who has spent her life defying her conservative culture's contempt for independence and unconventionality. She denounced Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal, and dismissed death threats made against her by right-wing groups.
Who directed Eat the Kimono?
Eat the Kimono was directed by Jano Williams, Kim Longinotto.
Who stars in Eat the Kimono?
The principal cast of Eat the Kimono includes Genshū Hanayagi.
When was Eat the Kimono released and how long is it?
Eat the Kimono was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.