Tokyo Stories

Directed by David Bickerstaff
1 hour, 30 minutes with no intermission (previously recorded)

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 film uses the exhibition as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, looking at a city which has undergone constant destruction and renewal over its 400-year history, and explores the art and artists of the city more fully, resulting in one of the most vibrant and interesting cities on the planet.