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Screening Event "Women Who Made Japanese Cinema [Part 2]: From the 1970s to the 1980s)"
National Film Archive of Japan
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In the history of Japanese cinema, women filmmakers have showcased their skills not only as directors but also in various roles. Following the "Japanese Women in Film (1) - From the Silent Film Era to the 1960s" held in the 2022 fiscal year, we will focus on women filmmakers who made advancements during the structural changes in the film industry in the 1970s and 1980s. This time, we will highlight various fields such as directing, screenwriting, and production, screening a total of 74 films (47 programs) ranging from feature films to documentaries.
From the 1970s onwards, female directors paved their way through the foundation of independent production companies. Sachiko Hidari, who started as an actress, gained significant recognition with "Distant Road" (1977), while Mariko Miyagi's "The Poem of the Sleeping Tree - The Footsteps Are Audible" (1977) resonated with social movements. Taijumaru, emerging from the trend of independent productions, pioneered avant-garde expressions with "One Straw" (1976). Throughout the 1980s, more and more women took on directing roles, leading to a notable diversification of film genres.
Simultaneously, during a period of instability in the studio system, female screenwriters began to rise to prominence in genre films. Figures like Yukiko Takayama of "Mechagodzilla's Counterattack" (1975) and Machiko Nasu of "Be-Bop High School" (1985) injected new energy into entertainment films.
Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will reevaluate the achievements of documentary filmmakers who captured sound as an equal element to visuals and presented innovative documentaries. This exhibition will focus on Toshie Tokieda, who brought a new perspective to documentary filmmaking during this transformative period, and Tomoko Fujiwara, who worked on films that pass on women's history. By reflecting on the footsteps of women filmmakers who brought a new axis to Japanese cinema during this transitional period, we hope to open up new perspectives for reconsidering the history of Japanese cinema.
From the 1970s onwards, female directors paved their way through the foundation of independent production companies. Sachiko Hidari, who started as an actress, gained significant recognition with "Distant Road" (1977), while Mariko Miyagi's "The Poem of the Sleeping Tree - The Footsteps Are Audible" (1977) resonated with social movements. Taijumaru, emerging from the trend of independent productions, pioneered avant-garde expressions with "One Straw" (1976). Throughout the 1980s, more and more women took on directing roles, leading to a notable diversification of film genres.
Simultaneously, during a period of instability in the studio system, female screenwriters began to rise to prominence in genre films. Figures like Yukiko Takayama of "Mechagodzilla's Counterattack" (1975) and Machiko Nasu of "Be-Bop High School" (1985) injected new energy into entertainment films.
Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will reevaluate the achievements of documentary filmmakers who captured sound as an equal element to visuals and presented innovative documentaries. This exhibition will focus on Toshie Tokieda, who brought a new perspective to documentary filmmaking during this transformative period, and Tomoko Fujiwara, who worked on films that pass on women's history. By reflecting on the footsteps of women filmmakers who brought a new axis to Japanese cinema during this transitional period, we hope to open up new perspectives for reconsidering the history of Japanese cinema.
Schedule | Feb 6 (Tue) 2024-Mar 24 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥520; University and High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥310; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥100; Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion, NFA Campus Members free. | ||||||
| Website | https://www.nfaj.go.jp/english/exhibition/women202312/ | ||||||
| Venue | National Film Archive of Japan https://www.nfaj.go.jp/english/ | ||||||
| Location | 3-7-6 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 | ||||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 1 at Kyobashi Station on the Ginza line, 1 minute walk from exit A4 at Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa line, 5 minute walk from exit 7 at Ginza-itchome Station on the Yurakucho line. | ||||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||||
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