Miwa: A Japanese IconMovie
A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.
About Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa: A Japanese Icon is a 2013 documentary movie directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 5m, production credits from France, Japan, an original language code of FR.
The credited cast includes Akihiro Miwa, Kinji Fukasaku, Takeshi Kitano, Hayao Miyazaki. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
