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Japanese Cinema: Encyclopedia - The Sex Films [Paperback]

Yuko Mihara Weisser (Author), Thomas Weisser (Author)
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  • Paperback: 638 pages
  • Publisher: Vital Books, U.S. (July 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1889288527
  • ISBN-13: 978-1889288529
  • Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.4 x 3.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,304,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Reviews Japanese "pink films," a unique genre that may be Japan's most important contribution to world cinema. Focus is on movies from major studios and distributors over the past four decades. Many of these films realistically portray S&M sex, rape, and violence, yet are accepted as escapist entertainment in Japan. Each entry includes plot lines,

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Guide 9 Oct 2000
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Very useful and interesting guide to Japanese sex films/bondage films. Some excellent photos (although more would have been nice!).

The only problems are that not all films are given descriptions of equal length and the fact that they are not available in the UK!

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5.0 out of 5 stars STUNNING ACHIEVMENT! 8 May 2000
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This book, by Thomas and Yuko Mihara Weisser of Asian Cult Cinema fame, takes on the "Pink Film" era with an unprecedented scope. The era of the "Pink Films," one of cultural and artistic daring and experimentation in Japan, has hardly been chronicled in the English language, but this book solves that problem! The book is a giant volume, filled with reviews and articles. The Weissers made it their intent to catalog every "Pink Film" that had a theatrical release, and they come as close to doing that as possible! Add to that the intelligent, thought-provoking articles on the history of the medium and an introduction by "Pink Film" star of stars, Naomi Tani, and the result is an absolutely stunning achievement in film history and criticism! A must-have work for any Japanese film completist.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect 19 Mar 2002
By L Harvey - Published on Amazon.com
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This is absolutly one of the bibles for anyone into strange cinema. Whilst the book has its faults (hence not a full 5 star rating) it does provide a major survey of a little regarded (even in Japan)aspect of world cinema. It contains details of so many mouthwatering films, that one feels compelled to foregive the numerous mistakes in the film synopsise. However the main difficulty with this book is that films are listed under the literal translation of their Japanese titles, so be prepared to examine your video cases to try and work out what title the film is listed under (a cross index of titles in English/ International release titles would be v. welcome). Having said that it is an utterly invaluable volume, which sets a benchmark for the rest of the Weissers' series. Recommended for anyone into World Cinema not just exploitation anoraks!
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