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Miss Hokusai
DVD Review: Miss Hokusai
There are a lot of people who view Manga with disdain and prejudice. However, the art-form, whether it be in the medium of comic, TV show or film, is highly regarded in its native Japan. Many series make the transition to live action films and there’s almost a self-contained industry. Based on the comic Sarusuberi …
Incoming: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2016
Since 2004, the Japan Foundation, London has organised a Japanese film programme in close partnership with distinguished film venues and programme advisors in the UK. Each year, a programme of titles are put together under a carefully chosen theme to highlight trends in Japanese cinema and showcase the versatility and uniqueness displayed by Japanese filmmakers. …