Foreigner’s Cinematic Dream of Japan

Discover a captivating exploration of cross-cultural cinema in Foreigner’s Cinematic Dream of Japan by Iris Haukamp. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2022, this insightful paperback spans 300 pages and delves into the intriguing binational film project, The Samurai’s Daughter and New Earth. Haukamp offers a fresh perspective on the collaboration between directors Arnold Fanck and Itami Mansaku, who each produced their unique versions of the films in 1937, highlighting a significant wartime axis in German-Japanese relations. This book is essential for film enthusiasts and those interested in the complexities of international cinema. Join Iris Haukamp on a journey through the fascinating intersections of culture, history, and film in this thought-provoking read.