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Exploring the history and development of the Japanese film industry and the individuals involved. Frequently post about Japanese film professionals, both well-known and forgotten. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jp_cinema_hub LB: https://boxd.it/2hcFX

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The Japanese director Mamoru Watanabe (渡辺護) was born 95 years ago, on March 19th, 1931. He grew up engrossed in film, with his father running a movie theater. In 1964, he was asked to become an assistant director and quickly made his directorial debut in 1965.

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He worked almost exclusively in the pink film industry throughout his career and is considered to be one of its early central figures. Mamoru passed away on December 24th, 2013.

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UK: Imamura’s final feature, WARM WATER UNDER A RED BRIDGE is a boldly sensuous and taboo-breaking love story. A UK Blu-ray premiere, this release includes a new interview with co-writer Daisuke Tengan and introduction to the film by director Takashi Miike.

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UK: Bringing to life the seedy side of 1960s Japan, Imamura’s landmark THE PORNOGRAPHERS makes its worldwide UHD debut. A satire on shifting postwar values, this release features a new interview with critic Tony Rayns

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The outstanding Japanese director Masahiro Shinoda (篠田正浩) was born 95 years ago, on March 9th, 1931. He was at the center of the Japanese New Wave at Shochiku alongside Nagisa Oshima and Yoshishige Yoshida. youtube.com/shorts/nBK5W...

youtube.comMasahiro Shinoda (篠田正浩) Japanese New Wave DirectorYouTube video by Japanese Cinema Hub
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Pale Flower / 乾いた花 (1964), directed by Masahiro Shinoda (篠田正浩).

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He gained acclaim for films such as "Pale Flower," "Assassination," "Double Suicide," and more. Shinoda retired in 2003 and passed away on March 25th, 2025, at the age of 94.

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The Japanese director Kenji Misumi (三隅研次) was born 105 years ago, on March 2nd, 1921. Misumi was a master of the jidaigeki genre and a pillar of Daiei Studios. He directed Japan's first 70mm film, "Buddha" in 1961.

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He is known for the Lone Wolf and Cub series of films, kickstarting the Zatoichi series, the Sword Trilogy starring Raizō Ichikawa, and much more. He passed away on September 24th, 1975, at just 54 years old.

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The Japanese actor Yōsuke Natsuki (夏木陽介) was born 90 years ago, on February 27th, 1936. He joined Toho Studios in 1958, where he played in a diverse range of roles. From the mid-60s through the 70s, he saw great success in television with shows like "G-Men '75."

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He also took a more business-oriented approach, forming his own talent agency where he served as president alongside his acting career. He was a huge car enthusiast and collector and even participated in rally racing. Natsuki passed away on January 14th, 2018, at 81 years old.

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The Japanese actor Hiroshi Fujioka (藤岡弘、) celebrates his 80th birthday today, born on February 19th, 1946. He rose to stardom as the original Kamen Rider hero, Takeshi Hongo. In 1984, he made history as the first Japanese actor to join the Screen Actors Guild of America.

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Daisuke Katō (加東大介) in Yojimbo (用心棒). Born on this day in 1911.

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The celebrated Japanese character actor Daisuke Katō (加東大介) was born 115 years ago, on February 18th, 1911. His naturally bright attitude and sincerity made him a favorite of many. Katō passed away on July 31st, 1975, leaving behind an incredible career in film. youtube.com/shorts/CSvqW...

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The celebrated Japanese character actor Daisuke Katō (加東大介) was born 115 years ago, on February 18th, 1911. His naturally bright attitude and sincerity made him a favorite of many. Katō passed away on July 31st, 1975, leaving behind an incredible career in film. youtube.com/shorts/CSvqW...

youtube.comDaisuke Katō (加東大介) Incredible Japanese Character ActorSubscribe to see more videos like this. Go watch a Japanese film and have a great rest of your day! Follow Me Here: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/IntakeCinema/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/...
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The Japanese actress Sachiko Chiba (千葉早智子) was born 115 years ago, on Feb. 16th, 1911. She made her film debut in 1933 and had a short but prominent career at P.C.L., especially receiving praise for her works with Mikio Naruse. She passed away on Oct. 22nd, 1993.

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The Japanese director Kōji Shima (島耕二) was born 125 years ago, on Feb 16th, 1901. He began as an actor at Nikkatsu in 1925, turning to directing in 1939. He worked in a wide range of genres over his career. He passed away Sept. 10th, 1986.

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You can watch the 2016 documentary "Ken San" on the Internet Archive here: archive.org/details/ken-...

archive.orgKen San ( 2016) : Yûichi Hibi : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveKEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan's mythical acting icon, Ken Takakura. Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate...
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The legendary Japanese actor Ken Takakura (高倉健) was born 95 years ago, on February 16th, 1931. youtube.com/shorts/Fj_lD...

youtube.comKen Takakura (高倉健) Iconic Japanese ActorYouTube video by Japanese Cinema Hub
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The Thick-Walled Room / 壁あつき部屋 (1956), directed by Masaki Kobayashi (小林正樹).

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Masaki Kobayashi (小林正樹 ), one of Japan's greatest filmmakers, was born 110 years ago, on February 14th, 1916. His films were socially and politically conscious, shaped by his study of philosophy and the horrors of war. youtube.com/shorts/A7Peo...

youtube.comMasaki Kobayashi (小林正樹) One of Japan's Greatest FilmmakersYouTube video by Japanese Cinema Hub
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The Japanese film director Tatsuo Sakai (酒井辰雄) was born 110 years ago, on February 13th, 1916. He joined the film industry in 1939 and began apprenticing under and living with Kenji Mizoguchi as an assistant director in 1940.

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He was promoted to director in 1953, creating mainly jidaigeki films until 1964, when he left Shochiku. After this, he made a few TV films and was interviewed in the documentary "Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director" in 1975. He passed away on January 8th, 1992.

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Don't ask about Palestine at the Berlinale! Here's my question to the jury about selective solidarity of the film festival with the people of Iran and Ukraine vs. Palestinians. Wim Wenders (jury president) actually said: "We have to stay out of politics" #Berlinale2026

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Watched this nearly 2 years ago now, still think about it occasionally. It's loosely based on a book (photobook?) by pinku set photographer Ichiro Tsuda. It does seem to be readily available secondhand, so I definitely want to get my hands on it at some point.

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UK/US: A lost gem of '70s Japanese cinema, AESTHETICS OF A BULLET shows a lowly street-vendor becoming mixed up in yakuza rivalry and getting way over his head. Released on Blu-ray for the first time, featuring appreciations by filmmakers Robert Schwentke and Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

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The Japanese actor and calligrapher Hirotarō Honda (本田博太郎) celebrates his 75th birthday today, born on February 8th, 1951. After years of odd jobs while working his way up into theater acting, he made his film debut in 1977.

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Until 1979, he was still struggling to make it as an actor, but he got a big break that jump-started his career. He is regarded as a talented character actor playing anything from virtuous figures to villains.

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The Japanese producer Kei Ijichi (伊地智啓) was born 90 years ago, on February 8th, 1936. He originally joined Nikkatsu as an assistant director in 1960, but transitioned to producer in 1971. He joined the newly formed Kitty Films in 1978 and oversaw the production of films such as...

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"The Man Who Stole the Sun," "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun," and "Abunai Deka". He produced around 100 films over his career, publishing a book in 2015 detailing his experiences in the Japanese film industry. He passed away on April 2nd, 2020, at 84 years old.

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Nenji was a huge fan of Ken Takakura (高倉健) in his teens. He and Ken became close friends, with Ken taking him under his wing in acting and even serving as guarantor for his house and wedding. Anyways...here is Ken beating up Nenji.

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Nenji was a huge fan of Ken Takakura (高倉健) in his teens. He and Ken became close friends, with Ken taking him under his wing in acting and even serving as guarantor for his house and wedding. Anyways...here is Ken beating up Nenji.

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The Japanese actor Jun Hamamura (浜村純) was born 120 years ago, on February 7th, 1906. He was considered one of Japan's best supporting actors. He appeared in over 300 films from 1949 until his death on June 21st, 1995.

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today, February 7, is the anniversary of the death of Ogawa Shinsuke, who passed away in 1992 at the age of 55