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Junichi Ushiyama (born 9 May 1932) is a Japanese documentary filmmaker and director known for his work in the post-war period.
Ushiyama began his career in the 1950s, initially working as a film editor before transitioning into directing.
He gained recognition for his contributions to documentary filmmaking, particularly for his detailed exploration of social issues, historical events, and human rights.
His most famous works include The Last Victory (1972), which focuses on the impact of World War II on the lives of ordinary Japanese citizens.
Ushiyama's style often combines thorough research with an empathetic, human-centered approach, emphasizing the voices of those affected by societal and political upheavals.
His films have earned critical acclaim for their nuanced storytelling and their ability to capture the complexities of Japanese society in the 20th century.
Laura, a French programmer, inherits the task of creating a game about the World War II Battle of Okinawa. Her research and interviews with Japanese experts and witnesses prompt her to reflect on life, humanity, and the lasting influence of history and memories.
Nagisa Oshima's documentary details the rise of Chairman Mao during the revolution and shows the Communist Party's struggle and cultural upheaval. Made in 1969 for NTV station, this TV documentary also questions Mao's dictator tendency during the cultural revolution.
A chronicle of the eight-year battle against the construction of the Matsubara dam at Ogunimachi Shimouke, Asogun, district of Kumamoto. Tomoyuki Murahara constructs the “beehive fortress,” the point of reference for the protest movement opposing the decision to expropriate land.
Oshima exposes the fact that many wounded soldiers cannot receive compensation from the Japanese government because of their Korean nationality, while questioning if this is a just way for the Japanese to act. The documentary uses TV to problematize the apathy of the Japanese people. According to Oshima’s 'The Idea of Evil and Cruelty' and Sato Tadao’s 'History of Japanese Documentary Film', the actual situation was much more serious and harsher than the documentary depicts.