TAB Event - Talk Show + Film Screening "Identifying the Roots of Japanese Animation: Focusing on Silent Black and White Films of the Early Showa Period"

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At International House of Japan
Media: Film, Art Talk

It is no exaggeration to say that Japan leads the world’s anime industry, both in quality and quantity. The word “anime” has been exported and is now recognized worldwide. Japan’s first anime film was created in 1917. At that time most animated films derived their themes and content from old folktales or ancient myths, and their techniques were based on comics, or manga. The first production company solely engaged in animation was set up as early as 1921. This program will feature short anime films produced mainly around 1930. In such animation rich in life and humor, one can glimpse the essence of the sense of aesthetics that still flows through contemporary animation in Japan. We will also examine how the social conditions of the time, such as wars and fads, influenced animation production.

Language: Japanese/English (with interpretation); all the featured films are subtitled in English.
Moderator: Junjiro Takahashi (Emeritus Professor, Keio University; Adviser, Academyhills)
Commentators: Nobuyuki Tsugata (Animation historian; Lecturer, Osaka University of Arts), Larry Greenberg (CEO, Digital Meme)

Reservations & Inquiries:
Those who wish to attend are requested to use the online form or call (03-3470-3211) or e-mail the IHJ Program Department for reservations (Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm).

[Image: "Norakuro" (1929)]

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