“The Flowers of Passion: Stories from the Underground Japanese Idol Scene,” explores the underground Japanese idol scene in Tokyo, from a period starting in August of 2019, to January 2020. Derek has lived and worked in the underground idol scene for several years, and was given special permission by many idol groups and idol staff to document their lives and the work that they do to bring their creative visions to idol fans. The documentary is an in-depth, honest film series that seeks to answer, why, exactly do these girls become Japanese idols? And what does it mean to be a Japanese idol who performs in the underground club scene in Tokyo?
Joso (josō 女装) is a film collaboration combining anthropology and art film to explore the nature of ...
This Traveltalk visit to Japan starts with a look at the country's cherry blossom trees, tulips, and...
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant...
Takeda is a film about the universality of the human being seen thru the eyes of a Japanese painter ...
A documentary that focuses on the craftspeople who continue to make salt with a technique called Age...
Launched in 2011 as a sister group to girl band behemoth AKB48, the Osaka-based NMB48 has become a m...
After an absence of five years, six times Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback a...
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki,...
A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult direct...
Toypunks is a documentary film series covering the converging world of Japanese toys, fashion and pu...
A journey into the intricacies of mixed-race Japanese and their multicultural experiences in modern ...
Using never-before-seen footage, Japan's War In Colour tells a previously untold story. It recounts ...
A glimpse into K-pop group BTS’ world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alon...
The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free div...
A documentary film chronicling the rehearsal, preparation and performance of a Fishmans concert perf...
Follows the morning shift of Seiichi Tajima, a local bus driver in Beppu, Japan
A short film commemorating the 1927 doll exchange between the US and Japan organized by the Committe...
Merrilees Parker travels to Japan to learn about its unique food culture. She begins her journey in ...
Other - An in-depth look at the world of Japanese street racing.
22nd of August, 1945. Japan lost the war and they loaded an 8,000 person Joseon laborer force onto ...