Japanese Cinema Between Frames

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Focusing on the interplay between cinema and its evolving media landscape, this book examines Japan's film history through the lens of frame intervals, a technique often overlooked in narrative films. It highlights how Japanese cinema has leveraged its materiality to remain relevant and interconnected with visual forms like anime and manga. By exploring interactions with television, video, and digital formats, the work reframes Japanese film aesthetics and its unique contributions to global cinema, revealing the intricate processes that shape its identity.