Miwa: A Japanese Icon - 2010

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.

65min
2010
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

Kinji Fukasaku profile pictureKinji FukasakuHimself (archive footage)

About Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon Overview

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.

Runtime: 65min

Extra details

Original Title: Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
Original Language: French
Directed By: Pascal-Alex Vincent
Production Companies
Local Films