Part One: Early Japanese Silent Cinema

Welcome to Histories of Cinema, a podcast hosted by Adam Lundy and Chris Haskell dedicated to exploring cinematic history one nation and movement at a time. In part one of our deep dive into Japenese cinema, Adam and Chris discuss such topics as the 'father of Japanese cinema' Shozo Makino, the role of Benshi, the Pure Film Movement, and the early careers of Ozu and Naruse, among other things. Our free Substack: https://substack.com/@historiesofcinemapodOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historiesofcinema/Someone's Favourite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/networkThe YouTube Channel that features lots of early Japanese cinema: https://www.youtube.com/@cinemadumondeThe Radiance Films Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-radiance-films-podcast--6206605Punk Vacation - An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/punk-vacation-an-unofficial-vinegar-syndrome-podcast--6238727Brain Melt: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brain-melt--6945793Wild Side: The Official Mondo Macabro Podcas: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wild-side-the-official-mondo-macabro-podcast--6264726