Film
Shunga Might Just Convince You That Pornography Is Art
Director Junko Hirata delves deep into the history and influence of the pornographic art form without cheap tittering at its illicit imagery.
JAPAN CUTS
Film
There’s Something for Everyone at This Year’s Japan Cuts
One of the most underrated film festivals in New York, each year it presents an accessible and engaging collection of recent Japanese cinema.
Film
Nobuhiko Obayashi's Cinematic Visions of Youth and Optimism
The prolific and innovative Japanese director passed away earlier this year. Now, JAPAN CUTS is celebrating him with a series of conversations and his final film.
Film
A Dynamic Portrait of Sex Workers Channels Suppressed Rage to Cathartic Ends
Now streaming as part of JAPAN CUTS, Kana Yamada’s Life: Untitled features a wealth of skillfully written characters attuned to Japan’s contemporary social dysfunctions.
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Exploring the Isolations of Age, Disability, and Depression in Japan
A trio of documentaries playing at this year's Japan Cuts festival tackle different facets of social alienation.