HAPIVERI Magazine

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Political Awareness and Human Insight to Video Production

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Pol...

One important theme running through Ridley Scott's work is a critical perspective on contemporary corporate society. Messages of social criticism are skillfully woven into films that can be enjoyed on...

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Pol...

One important theme running through Ridley Scott's work is a critical perspective on contemporary corporate society. Messages of social criticism are skillfully woven into films that can be enjoyed on...

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Language and Editing to Documentary Production

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...

Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...

Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Japan: The Humor and Pathos of “Doctor’s Day Off”

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Ja...

<p>After World War II, Japanese people rebuilding from the ruins sought a brief escape in cinemas. Director Minoru Shibuya (1907–1980) continually offered them laughter and warmth. One of Shochiku’s leading...

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Ja...

<p>After World War II, Japanese people rebuilding from the ruins sought a brief escape in cinemas. Director Minoru Shibuya (1907–1980) continually offered them laughter and warmth. One of Shochiku’s leading...

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...

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...

Reality Through Ordinary People’s Eyes: Kazuyuki Izutsu’s Techniques of Visual Expression

Reality Through Ordinary People’s Eyes: Kazuyuk...

One of the most distinctive forms of expression in Kazuyuki Izutsu’s films is his light, witty dialogue using Kansai dialect, particularly the Osaka variety. By vividly recreating the language of...

Reality Through Ordinary People’s Eyes: Kazuyuk...

One of the most distinctive forms of expression in Kazuyuki Izutsu’s films is his light, witty dialogue using Kansai dialect, particularly the Osaka variety. By vividly recreating the language of...