History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess (1970)

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Postwar Japan as it is described by Etsuko, the manager of a bar catering to foreigners in Yokosuka. The way of life of a woman brimming with vitality, who skipped the countryside right after the war and, with her womanhood as a weapon, lived through atomic bombings, black markets, prostitution aimed at American soldiers and the Korean War. Inserting newsreels, Shohei Imamura depicts the history of twenty-five years in the Japanese postwar by way of the female body. (doclisboa)

Director: Shōhei Imamura
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Masao Tochizawa
Production: Nihon Eiga Shinsha
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

post war japan, shōwa era (1926-89)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess about?
Postwar Japan as it is described by Etsuko, the manager of a bar catering to foreigners in Yokosuka. The way of life of a woman brimming with vitality, who skipped the countryside right after the war and, with her womanhood as a weapon, lived through atomic bombings, black markets, prostitution aimed at American soldiers and the Korean War. Inserting newsreels, Shohei Imamura depicts the history of twenty-five years in the Japanese postwar by way of the female body. (doclisboa)
Who directed History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess stars Emiko Akaza.
How long is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess is a Documentary, History film.
Where was History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess produced?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was produced in Japan.