A documentary film chronicling the rehearsal, preparation and performance of a Fishmans concert performed on February 19, 2019 @Zepp Tokyo.
Linda Linda Linda (2005)
Only three days before their high school festival, guitarist Kei, drummer Kyoko, and bassist Nozomi are forced to recruit a new lead vocalist for their band. They choose Korean exchange student Son, though her comprehension of Japanese is a bit rough! It's a race against time as the group struggles to learn three tunes for the festival's rock concert—including a classic '80s punk-pop song by the Japanese group The Blue Hearts called "Linda Linda".
Io sono nata viaggiando (2013)
A journey back through Dacia Maraini's and her trips around the world with her close friends cinema director Pier Paolo Pasolini and opera singer Maria Callas. An in-depth story of this fascinating woman's life. Maraini's memories come alive through personal photographs taken on the road as well as her own Super 8 films shot almost thirty years ago.
Takeda (2017)
Takeda is a film about the universality of the human being seen thru the eyes of a Japanese painter that has adopted the Mexican culture.
Poem of the Young Hearts (1969)
An independently produced documentary about growing up as a blind youth in 1960's Japan. It focuses on a group of elementary level students being taught by Mr. Kawai at the Zoshigaya Branch of Tokyo Educational University. Filmed over 12 years, the documentary tracks these student's lives up through their young adulthood. It follows the journey of one student in particular, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a young boy who eventually learns a passion for music and wants to become a recording artist. Expanded from director Hideo Hamada's documentary short "But We Can Gaze!"
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
U2: Rockumentary (2022)
A cliche start: 4 teenage boys form a rock band in the drummer's kitchen. 45 years, 14 albums, 24 concert tours, 22 Grammies. U2 raises millions to fight hunger, disease and poverty. Music transcends melody. It means mission.
The Voyage of Bashô (2019)
A fictionalised documentary about the great Japanese poet Bashô (1644–1694), the spiritual father of haiku poetry. A monk, portraying the poet, journeys through Japan, following Bashô's journal and writing many of his haikus. A ruminant, poetic, Zen Buddhist observation of nature – a return to the lost paradise of unspoilt nature.
Japan's War In Colour (2005)
Using never-before-seen footage, Japan's War In Colour tells a previously untold story. It recounts the history of the Second World War from a Japanese perspective, combining original colour film with letters and diaries written by Japanese people. It tells the story of a nation at war from the diverse perspectives of those who lived through it: the leaders and the ordinary people, the oppressors and the victims, the guilty and the innocent. Until recently, it was believed that no colour film of Japan existed prior to 1945. But specialist research has now unearthed a remarkable colour record from as early as the 1930s. For eight years the Japanese fought what they believed was a Holy War that became a fight to the death. Japan's War In Colour shows how militarism took hold of the Japanese people; describes why Japan felt compelled to attack the West; explains what drove the Japanese to resist the Allies for so long; and, finally, reveals how they dealt with the shame of defeat.
BABYMETAL LIVE ~LEGEND I、D、Z APOCALYPSE~LEGEND D (2012)
"BABYMETAL - Live Legend D" was a monumental concert event that took place on February 1, 2012, at Akasaka BLITZ in Tokyo. The show, dedicated to Su-metal's 15th birthday, was part of the "Live Legend" series and marked a significant milestone in BABYMETAL's early career. Featuring an intense setlist that included early hits like "Doki Doki ☆ Morning" and "Ijime, Dame, Zettai," the performance was characterized by Su-metal's commanding vocals, the synchronized choreography of Moametal and Yuimetal, and the thunderous backing of the Kami Band. The concert's theatrical elements, such as elaborate costumes and dramatic staging, enhanced the mythical atmosphere of the event. "Live Legend D" remains a key moment in BABYMETAL's history, showcasing their rapid rise and the beginnings of their global impact.
BABYMETAL LIVE ~LEGEND I、D、Z APOCALYPSE~LEGEND Z (2013)
"BABYMETAL - Live Legend Z" is a landmark concert that showcases the band at their most dynamic and theatrical. Held at the Makuhari Messe in Japan, this live performance is part of the "Legend" series, known for its grand production and intense energy. Su-metal, Moametal, and Yuimetal delivered a captivating set filled with fan-favorite tracks like "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" and "Akatsuki," accompanied by dramatic stage effects and intricate choreography. The concert is notable for its narrative elements, blending the band's signature Kawaii Metal with a mythic storyline that enhances the overall experience. "Live Legend Z" stands out as a key moment in BABYMETAL's rise, cementing their reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances.
Tokyo Idols (2017)
This exploration of Japan's fascination with girl bands and their music follows an aspiring pop singer and her fans, delving into the cultural obsession with young female sexuality and the growing disconnect between men and women in hypermodern societies.
BABYMETAL LIVE ~LEGEND I、D、Z APOCALYPSE~LEGEND I (2012)
BABYMETAL - Live Legend I is an electrifying live performance that showcases the unique fusion of J-pop idol culture with powerful heavy metal music. This concert captures the energy, theatricality, and musical prowess of BABYMETAL, featuring their signature blend of intense choreography, soaring vocals, and headbanging instrumentals. Fans are treated to a mesmerizing spectacle of lights, pyrotechnics, and infectious metal anthems, cementing BABYMETAL's reputation as pioneers of the "kawaii metal" genre and a global phenomenon in modern music.
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
Kintaro Walks Japan (2005)
Kintaro Walks Japan is a documentary film produced and directed by Tyler MacNiven. It is an account of MacNiven's journey walking and backpacking the entire length of Japan from Kyūshū to Hokkaidō, more than 2000 miles in 145 days.
Jyväskylän meininki: A Punk Documentary (2016)
Documentary on the punk scene in the city of Jyväskylä, Finland.
Cherry Blossom Time in Japan (1936)
In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as well as the traditional Japanese religions of Shintoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth (2012)
A Film by Andre Perkowski Made Out Of All The Other Beach Boys Films
Japan, a Tea Master's Quest (2023)
At the foot of Mount Fuji, Mohei Honda, 36, is one of the most innovative tea masters in Japan. Leading a handful of young trailblazers, Mohei experiments, refines and reinvents the ancient art of tea, which he holds up as the perfect antidote to the modern world’s frenzy. He even travels the country in a “tea truck” with an ambitious goal: to win over the hearts and minds of Tokyoites...