By • May 18, 2010
Japanese arthouse dramas and comedies routinely receive substantial critical acclaim internationally, but slipping under the radar and steadily gathering an overseas following is a new wave of low-budget cult pics. Japan’s domestic market continues to be dominated by pics based on well-known comic books or television programs. Targeting foreign coin by exploiting interests in exotic Asia is another option.
By • February 4, 2009
TOKYO – Much-lauded director Hirokawa Kore-eda has announced the completion of his new film “Kuki Ningyo” (Air Doll).
The first of Kore-eda’s features to be …
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