Film archive, 1979

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濡れた週末

Director Negishi Kichitaro

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The film marks the third directorial work of Negishi Kichitaro and ranked 9th in the Best 10 at the inaugural Yokohama Film Festival. A standout entry in the Roman Porno canon, it features Miyashita Junko, one of the defining actresses of Japanese cinema at the time, delivering a remarkable performance.

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Film details

Director: Negishi Kichitaro
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 1979
Length: 71min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Negishi Kichitaro

Negishi Kichitaro joined Nikkatsu in 1974. In 1978, he made his directorial debut with From Orion's Testimony: Formula for Murder. He directed nearly ten Roman Porno films for Nikkatsu.

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Negishi Kichitaro
Screenplay: Konami Fumio
Cinematography: Ando Shohei
Editing: Yamada Shinji
Cast: Miyashita Junko, Yamashita Junichiro, Ako, Makajima Aoi, Ando Nobumasa, Hamamura Sari
Distributor in Japan: NIKKATSU CORPOREAION

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Wet WeekendTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Japanese Classics: Nikkatsu Roman Porno 55th Anniversary Retrospective

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Japanese Classics: Nikkatsu Roman Porno 55th Anniversary Retrospective, Official selection

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