The documentary feature 'Arakimentari' explores the work of popular and controversial Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki in a style designed to match Araki's own. Araki's fame and the debate around his photography derive mostly from his work with nudes which blur the lines normally established between art erotica and pornography. The photographs have often been credited with reversing the Japanese ban on the visual representation of pubic hair and Araki has been seen by his s
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Documentary about the controversial Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, whose work pushes at the boundaries between portraiture and erotica, and who sees himself as a champion of free-speech in contemporary Japan. Features interviews with some of Araki's most high-profile fans, including Bjork and Takeshi Kitano.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The documentary feature 'Arakimentari' explores the work of popular and controversial Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki in a style designed to match Araki's own. Araki's fame and the debate around his photography derive mostly from his work with nudes, which blur the lines normally established between art, erotica, and pornography. The photographs have often been credited with reversing the Japanese ban on the visual representation of pubic hair, and Araki has been seen by his supporters as one of the artistic champions of free speech and social criticism in Japan. Some of Araki's celebrity fans -- Bjork, Takeshi Kitano, Richard Kern and others -- are interviewed to explain the appeal and importance of his photography. Liberally peppered with images of the photography and presented in a manner designed to imitate the combination of titillation and estrangement Araki's work engenders, 'Arakimentari' goes beyond the biographical documentary to the realm of artistic portrait. Actors Nobuyoshi Araki, Richard Kern & Takeshi Kitano Director Travis Klose Certificate 18 years and over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 1.77:1 Anamorphic Languages Japanese/English - Dolby Digital (5.1) ; DTS Subtitles English Duration 1 hour and 18 minutes (approx)
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