Miwa: A Japanese Icon
2013 · Movie · 60 min · ★ 6.3
From director Pascal-Alex Vincent, this documentary looks back at the 50-year career of Akihiro Miwa, a celebrated Japanese entertainer who captured attention playing the glamorous female lead of the 1968 cult classic 'Black Lizard.' Performing as a female while living off-stage as a man, Miwa has used glitter, wit, evening gowns and enchanting storytelling as a vessel for gay activism and more.
Also known as Miwa, a Japanese Icon · Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard
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Details
- Original title
- Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-08-31
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 60 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (6 votes)
Themes
- transvestite
- lgbt
- documentary film
Cast & crew
Akihiro Miwa
as Himself
Kinji Fukasaku
as Himself (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
as Himself
Hayao Miyazaki
as Himself
Tadanori Yokoo
as Himself
Directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent