Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon  - Movie (2013)

In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man

Original title

Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir

Released

8/31/2013

Origin country

FR, JP

Genre

Documentary

Production companies

Local Films

Budget

Revenue

Runtime

1hr 5min

Description

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.

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