Miwa: A Japanese Icon | Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a manA legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.
Description: A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.
Genres: Documentary
Homepage: http://localfilms.celeonet.fr/wp/2010/05/miwa-a-la-recherche-du-lezard-noir/?lang=en
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 65 minutes
Release Date: 2013-08-31
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