HAPIVERI Magazine
A Revolutionary of the Moving Image: Kazuhiko H...
Kazuhiko Hasegawa was born in Tokyo in 1946, just after the war. His childhood unfolded in a distinctive environment where an influx of American culture collided intensely with Japanese traditions....
A Revolutionary of the Moving Image: Kazuhiko H...
Kazuhiko Hasegawa was born in Tokyo in 1946, just after the war. His childhood unfolded in a distinctive environment where an influx of American culture collided intensely with Japanese traditions....
Innovation in the Rurouni Kenshin Series: New G...
Action in Japanese films commonly meant period-drama swordplay, wire action, or a style relying heavily on CG. Rurouni Kenshin, released in 2012, renewed that expression and captivated audiences with realistic...
Innovation in the Rurouni Kenshin Series: New G...
Action in Japanese films commonly meant period-drama swordplay, wire action, or a style relying heavily on CG. Rurouni Kenshin, released in 2012, renewed that expression and captivated audiences with realistic...
Keishi Otomo’s Visual Beauty: Direction Beyond ...
Although both are audiovisual works, films and television dramas differ greatly in their production approaches. Keishi Otomo crosses this boundary with ease, establishing new visual expression by applying directing techniques...
Keishi Otomo’s Visual Beauty: Direction Beyond ...
Although both are audiovisual works, films and television dramas differ greatly in their production approaches. Keishi Otomo crosses this boundary with ease, establishing new visual expression by applying directing techniques...
Learning from Nagisa Oshima's In the Realm of t...
Released in 1976, In the Realm of the Senses is one of Nagisa Oshima's signature films, based on the real Sada Abe incident. Taking place in prewar Japan, the incident...
Learning from Nagisa Oshima's In the Realm of t...
Released in 1976, In the Realm of the Senses is one of Nagisa Oshima's signature films, based on the real Sada Abe incident. Taking place in prewar Japan, the incident...
Nagisa Oshima’s Cinematic Innovations: Applying...
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1932, Nagisa Oshima experienced war as a child. His experiences during this period laid the foundation for his later anti-authoritarian style. Interested in literature and...
Nagisa Oshima’s Cinematic Innovations: Applying...
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1932, Nagisa Oshima experienced war as a child. His experiences during this period laid the foundation for his later anti-authoritarian style. Interested in literature and...
Hideyuki Hirayama's Film Aesthetic: Bringing Re...
Hideyuki Hirayama's work is characterized by realism firmly rooted in the actual world. His films can make audiences feel as though they are living alongside the characters. By valuing unassuming...
Hideyuki Hirayama's Film Aesthetic: Bringing Re...
Hideyuki Hirayama's work is characterized by realism firmly rooted in the actual world. His films can make audiences feel as though they are living alongside the characters. By valuing unassuming...