Miwa: A Japanese Icon

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

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

6.3(6 votes)Aug 31, 20131h 5m

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.

View on IMDb

Director

Pascal-Alex Vincent

Status

Released

Language

French

Top Cast

Akihiro Miwa

Akihiro Miwa

Himself

Kinji Fukasaku

Kinji Fukasaku

Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Himself

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Himself

Tadanori Yokoo

Tadanori Yokoo

Himself

Community Reviews

Share your ratings & thoughts with others

You must be signed in to submit reviews and rate this title.

Sign In to Share Review