Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023)

Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) poster

In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.

Director: Junko Hirata
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 121 min
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Production: Culture Entertainment
Country: Japan
Language: Dansk, 日本語, English
Original Language: ja

Keywords

art, erotic art, hokusai, woodblock print

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica about?
In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.
Who directed Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was directed by Junko Hirata.
Who stars in Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica stars Mirai Moriyama, Yoh Yoshida.
How long is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica produced?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was produced in Japan.