Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica(2023)
春の画 SHUNGA
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica Synopsis
In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) is a documentary and history film directed by Junko Hirata, released on November 24, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Mirai Moriyama and Yoh Yoshida.
- Director:
- Junko Hirata
- Producers:
- Naoko Komuro, Yoshiko Hashimoto
- Production:
- Culture Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) Trailer
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Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Junko Hirata, produced by Naoko Komuro and Yoshiko Hashimoto.
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Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica – Frequently Asked Questions
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Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
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The main cast of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) includes Mirai Moriyama and Yoh Yoshida. The film was directed by Junko Hirata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica released?
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Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was released on November 24, 2023 and runs for 2h 1m.
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