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Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

31 August 2013

Country

France

Cast

Akihiro Miwa

Akihiro Miwa

Himself

Kinji Fukasaku

Kinji Fukasaku

Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Himself

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Himself

Tadanori Yokoo

Tadanori Yokoo

Himself

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