Japanese film is enduringly fascinating, challenging and rewarding. This book provides a cultural, historical and philosophical study of Japanese film, from the silent era to the present, focusing on its expansive consciousness. The author examines masterpieces by Yasujir? Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Nagisa Oshima and many other directors, discussing their influence on the Japanese culture of esoteric Zen Buddhism and relating them to recent neuroscientific theories of brain trauma.
About the AuthorJustin Vicari is an award-winning poet, essayist and film writer. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Book InformationISBN 9781476664989
Author Justin VicariFormat Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc