Miwa: A Japanese Icon
# In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man
📜 Overview:
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.
🌏 Languages Available:
French
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Japanese
📆 Date Released:
2013-08-31
⌚ Running Time:
65 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
6.3
Beloved Cast
Himself
Akihiro Miwa
Himself (archive footage)
Kinji Fukasaku
Himself
Takeshi Kitano
Himself
Hayao Miyazaki
Himself
Tadanori Yokoo
