Comedy is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Japanese cinema.

The festival was aimed at the current state of Japanese cinema.

It was the first independent production company to be headed by a film star in the history of Japanese cinema.

Later commentators on Japanese cinema continue to hold the film in high esteem.

Richie's most widely recognized accomplishment has been his analysis of Japanese cinema.

It was first released in Japanese cinemas on 18 March 2006.

It was released in Japanese cinemas on 18 June 2011.

The film was released in Japanese cinemas on 23 September 2011.

Some critics interpreted the film as an allegorical comment on the state of Japanese cinema in the mid-1970s.

It was released in Japanese cinemas on 4 September 2010.