TOKYO RISING: THE STORY OF JAPAN’S NEW WAVE.

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2025, v. 35, n. 5. P. 88 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: RICHIE, DONALD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores Japan's rapid transformation during the 1960s, focusing on economic expansion, political unrest, and the rise of a revolutionary film movement. Topics include Tokyo's urban and economic boom, growing public resistance to U.S. military presence and government corruption, and the emergence of Japan's cinematic New Wave, with independent filmmakers like Ōshima Nagisa and Shinoda Masahiro challenging social norms and the studio system.

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2025/06, Vol. 35, Issue 5, p88
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:185143130

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