Tatsumi (2011) (Region 3 DVD) (English Subtitled) Japanese movie

$24.99 USD

Region Coding: Region 3 (Locked)

Starring:
Bessho Tetsuya
Tatsumi Yoshihiro

Director:
Eric Khoo

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1

Languages:
Japanese

Subtitles:
English, Traditional Chinese

Running Time:
96 minutes

Distributor:
Edko Films Ltd. (HK)

Release Date:
17 Oct 2012

Synopsis:
A story based on the life and short stories of Yoshihiro Tatsumi, a mangaka known for his gekiga style of alternate Japanese manga.

In post-war occupied Japan, young Tatsumi's passion for comics eventually becomes a means of supporting his poor family. Already published as a teenager, talented Tatsumi finds even greater inspiration after meeting his idol, famous Disneyesque animator Osamu Tezuka. Despite his steady success, Tatsumi begins to question why Japanese comics should cater to children with cute and whimsical tales and drawings. In 1957, Tatsumi coins the term gekiga (dramatic pictures) and redefines the manga landscape by encouraging an alternative genre for adults. Realistic and disquieting, Tatsumi's work begins to grapple with the darker aspects.