Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica
Nov 24, 2023 · 2h 1m
Director
Junko HirataOverview
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.
Cast of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica
Crew of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica
About Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica
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…
When was Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica released?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was released on November 24, 2023.
Where can I watch Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica is streaming on Film Movement Plus in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Who directed Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica was directed by Junko Hirata.
Who is in the cast of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica?
The cast of Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica includes Mirai Moriyama and Yoh Yoshida.
Is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica on Netflix?
No, Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Film Movement Plus instead.