Miwa, à la recherche du Lézard noir (2013)

In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man

Run Time: 1h5m | Release: 31 Aug 2013

Production Countries: France, Japan

6.3 / 106 Vote Count

Overview:

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.