“People Still Call It Love” Passion, Affection and Destruction in Japanese Cinema
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Love, in all its semblances and dimensions, is a state so universally experienced by humankind that it has provided a perpetual source of inspiration in the long history of global cinema. Japanese cinema is no different. Love and the associated feelings of passion, affection, and destruction, in equal measure have all been channelled into a pivotal driving force behind the rise of many Japanese filmmakers, crystallising in timeless works which form part of the nation’s artistic repertoire.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2019 features thoughtfully selected works, all focusing on this theme in one way or another. As the conventional binaries defining what it means to love continually give way to new understandings of this sweeping emotion,...
UK – 2 February to 28 March 2019
Belfast – Bristol – Chester – Colchester – Derby – Dundee – Edinburgh – Exeter – Halifax – Inverness – Kendal – Leicester – Lewes – London – Manchester – Newcastle upon Tyne – Nottingham – Sheffield – Stirling
Love, in all its semblances and dimensions, is a state so universally experienced by humankind that it has provided a perpetual source of inspiration in the long history of global cinema. Japanese cinema is no different. Love and the associated feelings of passion, affection, and destruction, in equal measure have all been channelled into a pivotal driving force behind the rise of many Japanese filmmakers, crystallising in timeless works which form part of the nation’s artistic repertoire.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2019 features thoughtfully selected works, all focusing on this theme in one way or another. As the conventional binaries defining what it means to love continually give way to new understandings of this sweeping emotion,...
- 12/21/2018
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
The official website for Naoto Kumazawa‘s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Kimi ni Todoke” has been updated with a new full trailer and a second teaser trailer. The new footage shows a bit more of how the perma-adorable Mikako Tabe is initially supposed to be scary looking and misunderstood, although I’m still not buying it…
Based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which was later turned into an animated television series, the film stars Tabe as a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma. Because of her long dark hair and generally gloomy appearance, she’s commonly referred to as “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. However, her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Haruma Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the confidence to be more outgoing and...
Based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which was later turned into an animated television series, the film stars Tabe as a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma. Because of her long dark hair and generally gloomy appearance, she’s commonly referred to as “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. However, her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Haruma Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the confidence to be more outgoing and...
- 7/17/2010
- Nippon Cinema
The official website for Naoto Kumazawa‘s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Kimi ni Todoke” has been updated with a new teaser trailer.
Based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which was later turned into an animated television series, the film stars Mikako Tabe as a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma. Because of her long dark hair and generally gloomy appearance, she’s commonly referred to as “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. However, her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Haruma Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the confidence to be more outgoing and try things she never would have tried before. Eventually, her gratitude toward him leads to a budding romance.
Toho will be releasing “Kimi ni Todoke” in Japan on September 25, 2010.
Based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which was later turned into an animated television series, the film stars Mikako Tabe as a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma. Because of her long dark hair and generally gloomy appearance, she’s commonly referred to as “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. However, her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Haruma Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the confidence to be more outgoing and try things she never would have tried before. Eventually, her gratitude toward him leads to a budding romance.
Toho will be releasing “Kimi ni Todoke” in Japan on September 25, 2010.
- 6/11/2010
- Nippon Cinema
Earlier today, it was announced that Mikako Tabe and Haruma Miura have been cast in the lead roles of the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Kimi ni Todoke directed by Naoto Kumazawa (Rainbow Song, Oto-na-ri). The project was first revealed back in January, but no further details were announced until now.
The film is based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which has sold over 10 million copies and spawned an animated series which recently aired on Ntv.
Tabe will play a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma with long dark hair and a gloomy appearance who’s insultingly called “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. Sawako is misunderstood and feared for her looks, but her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the...
The film is based on a manga by Karuho Shiina which has sold over 10 million copies and spawned an animated series which recently aired on Ntv.
Tabe will play a high school student named Sawako Kuronuma with long dark hair and a gloomy appearance who’s insultingly called “Sadako” by other students—a reference to the character from Hideo Nakata’s 1998 horror film “Ring”. Sawako is misunderstood and feared for her looks, but her life begins to change one day when a popular classmate named Shota Kazehaya (Miura) begins talking to her. His gesture of friendship gives her the...
- 4/2/2010
- Nippon Cinema
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