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Quick Look. First studios established in 1904 – 1905 Largely unknown internationally until after WW2 The structure mimicked the American Hollywood of the 1930s and 1940s, six studios maintained majority control of the industry.

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Quick Look

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  1. Quick Look • First studios established in 1904 – 1905 • Largely unknown internationally until after WW2 • The structure mimicked the American Hollywood of the 1930s and 1940s, six studios maintained majority control of the industry. • Categorized into two distinct genres (historically) and (contemporary). • First recognized internationally in 1951 with Kurosawa’s Gran Prize Venice Film Festival, Rashomon.

  2. Quick Look • After the classic style of 1950s, Japanese film redirected its focus “Japanese New Wave” starting with monster epics like Godzilla and Gangster films called yakuza. • During the 1970s these production companies went bankrupt and began to specialize in soft-core porn or pink films. • After this they slowly moved into a French Avant Garde feel with films being produced in Japan. • By the millennium, Japan moved into a popular genre called animation or anime, inspired by comic books (western looking characters with large eyes, hand drawn figures, digital backgrounds).

  3. Golden Age of Japanese Film (1950-late 1960) Style • Americans: Action • Europeans: Psychological Thrillers/Teasers • Japanese: Overall Mood, Character, and atmosphere. • Slower Pacing • Shots and sequences extend beyond normal conventions • Long scenes with no dialogue • Distinct Framing and shot composition, detailed lines. • Performances were drawn on ancient tradition and artistic tradition.

  4. Famous Directors • Kenji Mizoguchi • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenji_Mizoguchi • Yasujiro Ozu • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasujir%C5%8D_Ozu • Akira Kurosawa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa

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