Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

6.3 | 2013-08-31 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Pascal-Alex Vincent Writer
Pascal-Alex Vincent Director
Nicolas Brevière Producer
Alexis Kavyrchine Director of Photography
Cédric Defert Editor
Mathieu Gayet Production Assistant

Cast

Akihiro Miwa
Akihiro Miwa
Himself
Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku
Himself (archive footage)

Images

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