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      Hokusai

      2020 2h 0m Biography Drama Foreign List
      Reviews Hokusai is a talented painter, but he still lives on the brink of poverty. One day, he is discovered by the popular ukiyo-e publisher, Tsutaya Juzaburo. Hokusai lost confidence as painters like Utamaro and Sharaku gained popularity, but Juzaburo pushed him to find his unique voice, allowing his talent to flourish. Then, Hokusai learns that his friend, playwright Ryutei Tanehiko, has been killed by the government after refusing to comply with their ban on his work. Hokusai, consumed with anger, decides to risk his life to create a painting worthy of his unwavering friend… Read More Read Less

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      Mark Schilling Japan Times Akihiko Nihonmatsu's vibrant and atmospheric cinematography makes everything from Edo's jostling dens of sin to the deserted Kanagawa coast look evocative of Hokusai's art and life. Rated: 3/5 Jun 3, 2021 Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International Reserved and unshowy in style, Hasimoto respects the character and serves the story. Nov 10, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Alexis C Incredible movie to say the least, went to the cinema not expecting much but I was very pleasantly surprised Although the jumps in time were quite hard to follow, the movie doesn't use much effects to portray Hokusai's life and feels authentic The use of symbolism at the end was very moving and a fitting way to end the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Ray M Cool background on Hokusai's beginnings as an artist. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Hokusai is a talented painter, but he still lives on the brink of poverty. One day, he is discovered by the popular ukiyo-e publisher, Tsutaya Juzaburo. Hokusai lost confidence as painters like Utamaro and Sharaku gained popularity, but Juzaburo pushed him to find his unique voice, allowing his talent to flourish. Then, Hokusai learns that his friend, playwright Ryutei Tanehiko, has been killed by the government after refusing to comply with their ban on his work. Hokusai, consumed with anger, decides to risk his life to create a painting worthy of his unwavering friend…
      Director
      Hajime Hashimoto
      Producer
      Len Kawahara
      Screenwriter
      Len Kawahara
      Genre
      Biography, Drama, Foreign
      Original Language
      Japanese
      Runtime
      2h 0m