Can you imagine a film about lesbian nuns in 1950s Japan? Look no further than this year’s BFI Flare festival.
‘Impure Nuns’ is a cheap flick from Japan’s Shin-Tōhō studio. Released in 1958 it tells the story of a young Catholic woman who enters a convent after a rape & abortion. Some years on, after becoming a model nun, she is seduced by a wild young novice and her life unravels.
The film is mad, camp as hell, disturbing in its treatment of rape; but at times beautiful and romantic. It bombed on release as it wasn’t sexually explicit enough for its intended male audience but was too obviously intended as semi-porn to be remarketed to women (they did try).
The director was Michiyoshi Doi and it starred Miyuki Takakura as Sister Eri and Mayumi Ōzora as the young novice Anna.
#土居通芳 #高倉みゆき #大空眞弓 #新東宝株式会社 #shintoho #michiyoshidoi #miyukitakakura #mayumiozora #bfiflare #lgbtq #lesbian #nun #japanesecinema #japan #日本🇯🇵 #queercinema
Today I’d like to share a film
I watched at the end of last year that has stayed with me.
“There’s nothing interesting about my everyday life…”
“I’m probably no good anyway…”
For those kinds of days, when such thoughts quietly creep in,
this film gently nudges you forward.
PERFECT DAYS —
The Everyday Life of a Tokyo Toilet Cleaner in the World’s Cleanest Country
Feel free to take a peek!
https://introvert-path.com/en/embracing-e/hobby-life-e/20251228-1/
"Japan Society is pleased to announce the film series Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective, a focus on the cult actress featuring her first public New York appearance in over 40 years—running March 27 – April 4."
New York only, but I'll keep an eye on their social media, let's hope they'll stream some of these events!
Recruited at the twilight of Japan’s studio era, actress and singer Meiko Kaji emerged in 1965 as a contract player for Nikkatsu, Japan’s oldest film studio. Outspoken and tenacious, she resisted the prescribed mold of modest, reserved female roles, often to the frustration of executives who soon relegated her to supporting parts. Even as an eighteen-year-old newcomer, her unyielding nature revealed a resolute spirit well-suited for outsider roles, and Kaji soon embodied an anti-establishment image of outlaws, bikers and delinquents. As the industry shifted into violent and sexually charged genre productions to counter waning attendance, Kaji avoided typecasting—even with the success of her vengeful angels—seeking instead to further her craft and artistry, opting for variety over stardom. Moving from ninkyo eiga (chivalry films) and pinky violence to yakuza pictures, arthouse productions and television, Kaji—whose piercing gaze came to define an era of Japanese cinema—transcended the confines of genre cinema; her depth and versatility extend far beyond the cult mythos that surrounds her.
'Kokuho' Film Explores Kabuki World Amidst Succession Struggles and Tradition
The film Kokuho explores Kabuki's succession struggles and talent shortage. See how this affects the future of this traditional Japanese art form and its performers.
#KokuhoFilm, #KabukiTheatre, #JapaneseCinema, #SuccessionStruggle, #ArtRevival
https://newsletter.tf/kokuho-film-explores-kabuki-succession-challenges-and-talent-shortage/
The film Kokuho, Japan's Oscar entry, is a huge box office success, earning more than any other live-action film from Japan. This shows a big interest in Kabuki.
#KokuhoFilm, #KabukiTheatre, #JapaneseCinema, #SuccessionStruggle, #ArtRevival
https://newsletter.tf/kokuho-film-explores-kabuki-succession-challenges-and-talent-shortage/
Exit 8 https://trailers.zouluvo.com/exit-8/
#Exit8 #Exit8Movie #Exit82025 #HorrorMovie #Thriller #Mystery #PsychologicalHorror #JapaneseCinema #JHorror #GenkiKawamura #KazunariNinomiya #NanaKomatsu #KentaroHirase #YamatoKochi #Toho #StoryInc #AOIPro #ARPSelection #SubwayHorror #Loop #Backrooms #CreepyAtmosphere #Fear #MovieNight #2025Movies
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