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My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto

Book 80 - Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies

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Satsuo Yamamoto recounts his life as a pioneering Japanese filmmaker in My Life as a Filmmaker. He chronicles his transition from studio assistant to independent visionary, driven by social realism.

Additional information

Publisher

University of Michigan Press

Release Date

January 3, 2017

Number of pages

447

Language

English

ISBN

9780472122493

Download options

Epub

Format

Digital Book

Description

This ebook offers a deep look into the career of a principal Japanese director. Specifically, it explores the history in My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 – Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies. The author shares his path through the golden age of cinema. Furthermore, he describes his fight for social change through his art. Thus, it is a vital record for film lovers.

History in My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 – Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies

Satsuo Yamamoto began his journey during a time of significant change in Japan. Consequently, the book My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 of the Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies, shows his growth. He worked within the studio system while keeping his own strong voice. In addition, he often focused on the lives of the working class. Therefore, his movies became a tool for justice.

Cinema in My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 – Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies

The author focuses on the challenges of making political films in a tough era. Primarily, My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 of the Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies, stresses his vision. Similarly, he shows how he built a name for bold storytelling. He argues that a director must care about the world around them. Thus, his path to cinematic greatness becomes very clear.

Key Themes of the Director’s Life

The author highlights many details about his work and the mind of a creator. Specifically, readers can find these ideas in My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 – Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies:

  • Social Realism: How he used the big screen to talk about real-life problems.

  • Studio Battles: The struggle to keep creative freedom while working for big firms.

  • Political Art: Why he believed movies could change the mind of a nation.

  • Japanese Culture: A look at how his films reflected the spirit of his country.

Value of My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 – Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies

This volume acts as a vital tool for those seeking to understand Japanese cinema. Indeed, My Life as a Filmmaker by Satsuo Yamamoto, Book 80 of the Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies, is a treasure. Moreover, the simple language makes his complex life easy for everyone to follow. Finally, it proves that art can serve a higher purpose. It is a perfect choice for students and fans.

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