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Akira Research Booklet

Akira Research Booklet

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A 38-page PDF booklet.

Cities have long served as more than just backdrops in cinema; they are catalysts for storytelling, reflecting and amplifying the societal issues and technological advancements of their times. The profound impact of urban landscapes is vividly captured in Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. These films do not merely depict cities; they explore and critique the transformation of real-world metropolises into dystopian visions that mirror contemporary anxieties and hopes.

This booklet extends beyond the personal experiences of Otomo, Tange or Lang, as discussed in the video, but provides a deeper exploration of Japan’s historical and architectural context during those transformative periods. Through this, we situate Akira within the broader narrative of Japan’s rapid urban and economic development in the post-war era, offering insights into how historical events and architectural innovations can shape the visual and thematic elements of iconic cityscapes in cinema.


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