HAPIVERI Magazine

Lessons in Visual Direction from Koichi Saito: Bringing Emotion and a Sense of Journey to Video Production

Lessons in Visual Direction from Koichi Saito: ...

In 1966, Lee Man-hee’s “Late Autumn” was released in South Korea. The film follows a woman imprisoned as a political offender and a man on the run for murder who...

Lessons in Visual Direction from Koichi Saito: ...

In 1966, Lee Man-hee’s “Late Autumn” was released in South Korea. The film follows a woman imprisoned as a political offender and a man on the run for murder who...

From Still Photographer to Visual Poet: The New Horizon Kōichi Saitō Opened in Japanese Cinema

From Still Photographer to Visual Poet: The New...

Born in Hachiōji, Tokyo Prefecture, on February 3, 1929, Kōichi Saitō was strongly interested in photographic expression from childhood. After leaving Rikkyo University, he studied the foundations of photography thoroughly...

From Still Photographer to Visual Poet: The New...

Born in Hachiōji, Tokyo Prefecture, on February 3, 1929, Kōichi Saitō was strongly interested in photographic expression from childhood. After leaving Rikkyo University, he studied the foundations of photography thoroughly...

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...

Kei Kumai's Social Realism: Applying Principles to Corporate Video

Kei Kumai's Social Realism: Applying Principles...

Born in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, in 1930, Kei Kumai is known as one of the most important directors of socially conscious film in postwar Japan. His life was guided by...

Kei Kumai's Social Realism: Applying Principles...

Born in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, in 1930, Kei Kumai is known as one of the most important directors of socially conscious film in postwar Japan. His life was guided by...