HAPIVERI Magazine

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cynical Humor to Video Production

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cyn...

The history of comedy in Japanese cinema reaches back to the silent era. From the earliest motion pictures by Shozo Makino, films made audiences laugh alongside narration by benshi performers....

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cyn...

The history of comedy in Japanese cinema reaches back to the silent era. From the earliest motion pictures by Shozo Makino, films made audiences laugh alongside narration by benshi performers....

The Darkness of Postwar Japan in Minoru Shibuya’s Social Drama “Modern People”: The Significance of a Pioneering Film about Bureaucratic Corruption

The Darkness of Postwar Japan in Minoru Shibuya...

In 1952, as the sounds of reconstruction rang across postwar Japan, one film caused a major stir: director Minoru Shibuya’s “Modern People.” This social drama, which closely traced an elite...

The Darkness of Postwar Japan in Minoru Shibuya...

In 1952, as the sounds of reconstruction rang across postwar Japan, one film caused a major stir: director Minoru Shibuya’s “Modern People.” This social drama, which closely traced an elite...

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying Characterization and Structure to Video Production

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying C...

The Japanese film industry of the 1950s truly deserved to be called a golden age. Along with postwar reconstruction, cinema flourished, and studios competed to release masterpieces. Shochiku stood at...

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying C...

The Japanese film industry of the 1950s truly deserved to be called a golden age. Along with postwar reconstruction, cinema flourished, and studios competed to release masterpieces. Shochiku stood at...

Kei Kumai’s International Reputation: Applying Socially Conscious Film to Corporate Video

Kei Kumai’s International Reputation: Applying ...

Kei Kumai’s high international standing is a notable chapter in Japanese film history. From the 1970s through the 1990s, his films won awards at major festivals around the world, including...

Kei Kumai’s International Reputation: Applying ...

Kei Kumai’s high international standing is a notable chapter in Japanese film history. From the 1970s through the 1990s, his films won awards at major festivals around the world, including...

Historical Consciousness in Kei Kumai’s Films: Applying Social Questions to Video Production

Historical Consciousness in Kei Kumai’s Films: ...

Across Kei Kumai’s films runs a strong concern with the “untold history” of modern Japan. Through cinema he continually illuminated historical darkness that Japanese society had deliberately or unconsciously tried...

Historical Consciousness in Kei Kumai’s Films: ...

Across Kei Kumai’s films runs a strong concern with the “untold history” of modern Japan. Through cinema he continually illuminated historical darkness that Japanese society had deliberately or unconsciously tried...

Understanding Kei Kumai's Visual Aesthetic Through His Major Works

Understanding Kei Kumai's Visual Aesthetic Thro...

As his career suggests, Kei Kumai's visual expression bears the distinctive qualities of a director who began in documentary film. Starting as an assistant director on documentary productions, he applied...

Understanding Kei Kumai's Visual Aesthetic Thro...

As his career suggests, Kei Kumai's visual expression bears the distinctive qualities of a director who began in documentary film. Starting as an assistant director on documentary productions, he applied...