Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

2013
1h 5m
6.3

6.3/10

6 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary

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

Overview

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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Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Local Films
Production Countries
France Japan
Spoken Languages
French Japanese

Keywords

transvestite lgbt documentary

Quick Facts

Original Title Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
Release Date August 31, 2013
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt1707244
Website Visit Site

Cast

Akihiro Miwa
Akihiro Miwa

Self

Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku

Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano

Self

Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki

Self

Tadanori Yokoo
Tadanori Yokoo

Self

Key Crew

Pascal-Alex Vincent
Director
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Writer
Nicolas Brevière
Producer