Japan, the Red Years
Japon, les années rouges
Synopsis
After 30 years spent in Palestinians camps in Lebanon, Fusako Shigenobu the leader of The Japanese Red Army (Nihon Sekigun) was arrested by the Japanese police on November 8 2000 after returning to Japan secretly. The documentary details the history of the of post-war Japanese Marxist radicals and the New Left in the 1960s and 1970s. It uses extensive archival footage and revealing interviews with the surviving members to trace the group's evolution and place their actions in the context of the period.
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- Director
- Michaël Prazan
- Original Title
- Japon, les années rouges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Kuiv Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michaël Prazan
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Michaël Prazan
Director
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Japan, the Red Years about?
After 30 years spent in Palestinians camps in Lebanon, Fusako Shigenobu the leader of The Japanese Red Army (Nihon Sekigun) was arrested by the Japanese police on November 8 2000 after returning to Japan secretly. The documentary details the history of the of post-war Japanese Marxist radicals and the New Left in the 1960s and 1970s. It uses extensive archival footage and revealing interviews with the surviving members to trace the group's evolution and place their actions in the context of the period.
Who directed Japan, the Red Years?
Japan, the Red Years was directed by Michaël Prazan.
Who stars in Japan, the Red Years?
The principal cast of Japan, the Red Years includes Masao Matsuda, Yasukazu Amano.
When was Japan, the Red Years released and how long is it?
Japan, the Red Years was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Japan, the Red Years?
Japan, the Red Years holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).