Is Godzilla a Japanese movie?
Godzilla (Japanese: ゴジラ, Hepburn: Gojira) is a 1954 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Produced and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd, it is the first film in the Godzilla franchise and the Shōwa era.
What should I watch Japanese?
The 12 Best Japanese Movies You Should Watch
- ‘Late Spring’ (1949)
- ‘Rashomon’ (1950)
- ‘Seven Samurai’ (1954)
- ‘Harakiri’ (1962)
- ‘Fireworks’ (1997)
- ‘リング Ringu’ (1998)
- ‘Battle Royale’ (2000)
- ‘Spirited Away’ (2001)
What are some of the best Japanese movies for beginners?
Tokyo Sonata and Adrift in Tokyo are amazing Japanese movies that newcomers to J-Cinema can enjoy. 13 Assassins is also highly recommended. It’s about Samurai warriors, but its filmmaker, Takashi Miike, is generally credited for keeping the genre alive for new movie audiences to appreciate.
What is the most famous Japanese movie in history?
15 Movies to Get You into Japan’s Legendary Film History 1 Ran. 2 Late Spring. 3 Spirited Away. 4 Battle Royale. 5 Harakiri. 6 Departures. 7 Woman in the Dunes. 8 Still Walking. 9 The Twilight Samurai. 10 Sansho the Bailiff.
Are there any Japanese movies I can buy online?
Many of these Japanese movies are available to buy online, so where possible we have provided a link. If you do buy through these links we may receive a commission at no cost to you. 1. Glasses / めがね – Naoko Ogigami (2001) Glasses or Megane is a purposefully slow-paced movie, meant to lead viewers into a sleepy state.
How many Japanese movies are there?
Here are 40 Japanese films from various genres, directors and historical backgrounds. A diverse list to jumpstart your introduction or further your indulgence into contemporary Japanese movies, post war classics, feminist shorts and even silent movies. We know you’ve seen Totoro already, so here is an array of other delights!