Miwa: A Japanese Icon

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

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Documentary

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.

Keywords

lgbt
transvestite
documentary film

Details

Status: Released
Release date: August 31, 2013
Original language: French
Spoken languages: french, japanese
Countries: France, Japan
Production: Local Films
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt1707244