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201558mCanada, Japan, Netherlands

Bad Girls of Japan

Synopsis

Are bad girls casualties of patriarchy, a necessary evil, or visionary pioneers? By tracing the concept of the bad girl in Japan as a product of specific cultural assumptions and historical settings, Bad Girls of Japan maps new roads and old detours in revealing a disorderly politics of gender. The essays explore deviancy in richly diverse media. Mountain witches, murderers, performance artists, cartoonists, schoolgirls, and shoppers gone wild are all part of the terrain.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marielle Nitoslawska
Original Title
Bad Girls of Japan
Country of Origin
Canada, Japan, Netherlands
Spoken Languages
English, Japanese
Runtime
58m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marielle Nitoslawska

Producers

Louise Lush

Department Leadership Roster

Marielle Nitoslawska

Marielle Nitoslawska

Director

Louise Lush

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Girls of Japan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bad Girls of Japan about?

Are bad girls casualties of patriarchy, a necessary evil, or visionary pioneers? By tracing the concept of the bad girl in Japan as a product of specific cultural assumptions and historical settings, Bad Girls of Japan maps new roads and old detours in revealing a disorderly politics of gender. The essays explore deviancy in richly diverse media. Mountain witches, murderers, performance artists, cartoonists, schoolgirls, and shoppers gone wild are all part of the terrain.

Who directed Bad Girls of Japan?

Bad Girls of Japan was directed by Marielle Nitoslawska.

Who stars in Bad Girls of Japan?

The principal cast of Bad Girls of Japan includes Mari Tanaka, Meiko Kaji, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Rumi Koyama, Nana Katase.

When was Bad Girls of Japan released and how long is it?

Bad Girls of Japan was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 58m.