Hokusai(AFA x MOViE MOViE Asian Cinerama 2022)

“The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai is undoubtedly one of the most iconic works in Japanese art. The life of the artist however, is virtually unknown. HOKUSAI tells the story of the life journey of the ukiyo-e master of the late Edo period, who created more than 30,000 works, including the legendary “Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji”. Yūya Tagira plays the young Katsushika Hokusai, and Min Tanaka portrays Hokusai in his 70’s, as he produces his stupendous woodblock print series which made him the best-known artist in the ukiyo-e world. Flanked by major stars, this film is a voyeuristic journey of the creative life of a genius, whose influence continues to make big waves, even today.

With post-screening sharing session on 20/5
Guest: Patrick Suen (Film critic), Hajime Hashimoto* (Director)
*Online sharing