Miwa: A Japanese Icon(2013)
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In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man
Miwa: A Japanese Icon Synopsis
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.
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) is a documentary film directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent, released on August 31, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano and Hayao Miyazaki. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Writers:
- Pascal-Alex Vincent
- Producers:
- Nicolas Brevière
- Cinematographer:
- Alexis Kavyrchine
- Production:
- Local Films
- Status:
- Released
Miwa: A Japanese Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akihiro Miwa
as Himself
Kinji Fukasaku
as Himself (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
as Himself
Hayao Miyazaki
as Himself
Tadanori Yokoo
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent, written by Pascal-Alex Vincent, produced by Nicolas Brevière.
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Miwa: A Japanese Icon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Miwa: A Japanese Icon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Miwa: A Japanese Icon online?
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Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) is available to stream on Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Miwa: A Japanese Icon?
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The main cast of Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) includes Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki and Tadanori Yokoo. The film was directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Miwa: A Japanese Icon released?
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Miwa: A Japanese Icon was released on August 31, 2013 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Miwa: A Japanese Icon worth watching?
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Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.