Exhibition on Screen | Tokyo Stories

A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s
great art capitals.
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in
Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly
dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock
prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters,
contemporary photography, Manga, film, and
brand-new artworks that were created on
the streets.
The exhibition was a smash-hit five-star success
and brought a younger and more diverse audience
to the museum. The film uses the exhibition as a
launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, and explore the
art and artists of the city more fully.
A beautifully illustrated and richly detailed film,
looking at a city which has undergone constant
destruction and renewal over its 400-year history,
resulting in one of the most vibrant and interesting
cities on the planet…

Running time: 90 minutes