HAPIVERI Magazine

The Road to Becoming a Filmmaker: Takahisa Zeze's Origins and Journey

The Road to Becoming a Filmmaker: Takahisa Zeze...

Born in Oita Prefecture in 1960, Takahisa Zeze was captivated by moving images from an early age. The films he saw at local cinemas left deep impressions on him. In...

The Road to Becoming a Filmmaker: Takahisa Zeze...

Born in Oita Prefecture in 1960, Takahisa Zeze was captivated by moving images from an early age. The films he saw at local cinemas left deep impressions on him. In...

The Origins of a Master: Tomu Uchida's Early Life and Path to Cinema

The Origins of a Master: Tomu Uchida's Early Li...

Tomu Uchida was born in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, on April 26, 1898, in the 31st year of the Meiji era. His birth name was Tsuneo Uchida. He showed a...

The Origins of a Master: Tomu Uchida's Early Li...

Tomu Uchida was born in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, on April 26, 1898, in the 31st year of the Meiji era. His birth name was Tsuneo Uchida. He showed a...

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's Possibilities to Video Production

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's P...

Animation may bring spectacular action and fantastical worlds to mind. Yet a different quality runs throughout director Isao Takahata's work: realism.

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's P...

Animation may bring spectacular action and fantastical worlds to mind. Yet a different quality runs throughout director Isao Takahata's work: realism.

The Origins of Shinya Tsukamoto: His Independent Filmmaking Beginnings and Influences

The Origins of Shinya Tsukamoto: His Independen...

Director Shinya Tsukamoto has created a distinctive visual world within Japanese cinema. The origins of his filmmaking go back to childhood. Fond of drawing and creating stories from an early...

The Origins of Shinya Tsukamoto: His Independen...

Director Shinya Tsukamoto has created a distinctive visual world within Japanese cinema. The origins of his filmmaking go back to childhood. Fond of drawing and creating stories from an early...

The Journey of Cinema Maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa: From 8 mm Films to World-Renowned Director

The Journey of Cinema Maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa...

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1955, Kiyoshi Kurosawa showed a strong interest in film from an early age. He was particularly captivated by monster movies and science-fiction films shown on...

The Journey of Cinema Maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa...

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1955, Kiyoshi Kurosawa showed a strong interest in film from an early age. He was particularly captivated by monster movies and science-fiction films shown on...

Women in Sion Sono's Films: Applying Perspective and Editing to Video Production

Women in Sion Sono's Films: Applying Perspectiv...

Sion Sono's films feature many women with strong personalities. Rather than simply heroines or romantic interests, they are portrayed as people trying to establish themselves while suffering social oppression or...

Women in Sion Sono's Films: Applying Perspectiv...

Sion Sono's films feature many women with strong personalities. Rather than simply heroines or romantic interests, they are portrayed as people trying to establish themselves while suffering social oppression or...